14 DAY TRIAL // Linux Mint developers are working on the first major update for the operating system, 17.1, and one of the big changes will be made to the Update Manager, which will provide much more information for the users.
Even if Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu, the operating system is using the same update manager. They have they own software and it’s constantly being improved upon. In fact, Linux Mint 17 brought some great changes for the Update Manager and the users are making great use of it.
“Work on Linux Mint 17.1 has begun and the Update Manager is getting additional features. The kernel selection page was redesigned. More text was added to give vulgarized yet pertinent information to users about the nature of bug fixes, security fixes and regressions and to detail for each kernel, known fixes and known regressions.”
“Consistent to our policy on stability and security, we believe the best solution for you is to apply updates and install newer kernels when you actually need them, on a case by case basis and without taking unnecessary risks. Unlike other systems and distributions which recommend an ‘apply everything blindly’ policy, we believe that decision can only be yours and for this reason information is key,” said developers in a blog post.
Ubuntu is in fact one of the distributions that recommend its users to install all the updates, but the options added in the Linux Mint Update Manager are actually quite interesting, although it might not be the best idea to let the users decide on everything.