04-04-2014, 12:32 PM
Rolling release, the good:
- Always latest software
- No need to do an upgrade
Rolling release, the bad:
- Always a chance something will break during an update, especially with cutting edge software
- No way to do full testing on a consolidated set of software versions
Periodic release, the good:
- Entire software set can be tested as a unit to ensure stability and correctness
- Better support and knowledge base developed over time
Periodic release, the bad:
- May not be latest software. This can be mitigated (as LL has) by updating specific apps, but keeping the kernel back.
- Need to do a full upgrade or clean install to move to next version. I have not found this to be a tremendous issue, as I like to keep my OS stable for a few years, especially if the latest apps are available.
- Always latest software
- No need to do an upgrade
Rolling release, the bad:
- Always a chance something will break during an update, especially with cutting edge software
- No way to do full testing on a consolidated set of software versions
Periodic release, the good:
- Entire software set can be tested as a unit to ensure stability and correctness
- Better support and knowledge base developed over time
Periodic release, the bad:
- May not be latest software. This can be mitigated (as LL has) by updating specific apps, but keeping the kernel back.
- Need to do a full upgrade or clean install to move to next version. I have not found this to be a tremendous issue, as I like to keep my OS stable for a few years, especially if the latest apps are available.