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Re:ElementaryOS - The thoughtful, capable and ethical replac... by baobun on Saturday October 11, 2025 @08:10PM (#45553932)
Makes sense since there won't be any release-upgrade process every 6/12/24/whatever months. You'll still have obviously have updates though.

Asking since none of the examples you were considering are actually rolling, it wasn't clear what you're after.

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Re:ElementaryOS - The thoughtful, capable and ethical replac... by stavros on Saturday October 11, 2025 @08:11PM (#45553945)
Yes but those updates can be automated, right? I'm just trying to avoid the release update.
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Re:ElementaryOS - The thoughtful, capable and ethical replac... by baobun on Saturday October 11, 2025 @08:18PM (#45553975)
Sure and sounds reasonable. Then you will have to force reboots Windows style - having the same old kernel running for months or years on an online desktop can be hazardous if he never shuts it down.
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