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Realizing Arch isn't for me after updating broke VLC
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this post was submitted on 15 Jul 2025
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This is what drove me to Debian. I like stability, I don't need cutting edge, simple as.
Debian is my go to for setting up a new server because of the stability and project longevity.
The excitement of features from the cutting edge gives me free energy to start new projects that I don't experience if I wait for the stable release.
I don't understand how Debian limits that. You can use Debian for your distribution BUT for whatever you want to be cutting edge, use whatever alternative method you want. It can be alternative package managers, e.g.
ambut if you want the absolute bleeding edge, go on the repository of the project, get a specific branch, build, install, use. That's absolutely no problem with even Debian stable.I'm genuinely confused at comments implying that have a stable distribution means having outdated software.
For me, at least, that feeling is because I just like knowing my software is up to date. Only rarely do I come across an issue that is solved by a newer version, but that's just me I'm sure. I definitely see the appeal to not having to think about your desktop applications individually.
Wouldn't that be solved with random notifications saying software X has been updated to version Y.Z even though it might not be true?
Sure, but that's kind of the old Windows way isn't it? Package managers are super nice in that everything is grouped together, and gets updated automatically.