I want to upgrade one of my desktop systems here that runs (X)ubuntu 20.04. It's been solid so far, no complaints.
However, I've been trying rolling release distros like PCLOS and Manjaro on other computers, and I like the way they provide newer software, while they also seem to work really well so far.
I saw a Youtube comment where someone recommended Ubuntu + backports as an alternative to a rolling release distro.
This is tempting because a lot of third-party proprietary software companies support Ubuntu really well.
(I'd probably try Kubuntu as it's been a while, but I'm thinking the question is generally the same for *buntu.)
So: What should I know if I try LTS + backports instead of a rolling release? What am I missing? Is it worth a try?
And are there other Debian-based distros I should consider, rolling or no? (Thinking of using apt-clone to help with the migration, and generally liking how Debian works...)
Thanks!
However, I've been trying rolling release distros like PCLOS and Manjaro on other computers, and I like the way they provide newer software, while they also seem to work really well so far.
I saw a Youtube comment where someone recommended Ubuntu + backports as an alternative to a rolling release distro.
This is tempting because a lot of third-party proprietary software companies support Ubuntu really well.
(I'd probably try Kubuntu as it's been a while, but I'm thinking the question is generally the same for *buntu.)
So: What should I know if I try LTS + backports instead of a rolling release? What am I missing? Is it worth a try?
And are there other Debian-based distros I should consider, rolling or no? (Thinking of using apt-clone to help with the migration, and generally liking how Debian works...)
Thanks!