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"Stable distro" meaning
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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).
Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.
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Stable and LTS (Long Term Support) are different things. Both Debian and Arch Linux are stable distros while only Debian is an LTS distro in this context. Both have an unstable releases as well. Stable means no breakage is expected, however in some cases it can happen with cutting-edge software. You don't see this in LTS distros.
Also it's the other way. Most personal computers don't need cutting-edge software. LTS distros are more than enough for most people.