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> Roy Schestowitz stated in post 2639826.aPT4EfDdHj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on 7/5/11
> 11:18 PM:
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>> Introducing Update Packs in Linux Mint Debian
>>
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>> | One of the strong points of Linux Mint Debian is the fact that itÂs a
>> rolling
>> | distribution. Users enjoy a continuous flow of updates coming from the
>> repositories,
>> | which keeps their system up to date without the need to upgrade to newer
>> releases
>> | or to go through the hassle of reinstalling the operating system. When the
>> updates
>> | are significant and affect large or sensitive parts of the system, some
>> experience
>> | is needed from the user. The new updates might ask you something youÂre not
>> | familiar with, some post-configuration might be required for things to work
>> | as they did, and if you make a mistake and you donÂt have the knowledge to
>> fix
>> | things up, you might very well end up with a partly or completely broken
>> system.
>> `----
>
> Yuck... there goes the idea it is a good distro for general users. Really -
> for Mint that is a surprise.
You seem to have incomprehension when it comes to choice. Should we ban screws and
bolts because they might promote DIY?
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