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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).

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[Noob] Is it worth getting a LTS kernel? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 6 months ago by venturi@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I've heard LTS kernels offer more stability, but lack the latest features. How likely is my system to break with the standard kernel?

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[–] TCB13@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

If you want stability use the latest Debian. The point of those LTS kernels is more and more supporting IoT and other devices you can't simply upgrade, but you want to keep secure... regular use cases can just usa a stable disto like Debian and you'll never notice any kernel related issues.