Security and bug fixes have made Plasma 6 run better for me. Wayland support is better now too (which matters to me). Minor features that improve usability. Newer kernel means i can use newer features, which some of the apps I use depend on. The main thing with your setup I was surprised about is that it isn’t an LTS kernel (from what I can tell). If you are just not updating and not using LTS software (i can’t tell), then you are missing plenty of security fixes.
5.15 is an LTS kernel that is supported until the end of 2026.
I’m running a fully updated Slackware system, which does get security fixes.
It’s just even more stable than Debian.
Slackware has fixed releases and a rolling “current” branch, similar to Debian Sid.
Running “current” makes no sense to me. If I wanted bleeding edge, Arch would be better in every way.
But I like the combination of a very stable system with a very strong emphasis on the KISS philosophy.
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Why are you using KDE5 and an old kernel, and not just having updated software?
Which specific changes in Plasma 6 and the 6.X kernel improved your life?
Security and bug fixes have made Plasma 6 run better for me. Wayland support is better now too (which matters to me). Minor features that improve usability. Newer kernel means i can use newer features, which some of the apps I use depend on. The main thing with your setup I was surprised about is that it isn’t an LTS kernel (from what I can tell). If you are just not updating and not using LTS software (i can’t tell), then you are missing plenty of security fixes.
5.15 is an LTS kernel that is supported until the end of 2026.
I’m running a fully updated Slackware system, which does get security fixes.
It’s just even more stable than Debian.
It’s Slackware
Does Slackware not having rolling releases for packages. I legit know nothing about Slackware other than it isnt for me.
Slackware has fixed releases and a rolling “current” branch, similar to Debian Sid.
Running “current” makes no sense to me. If I wanted bleeding edge, Arch would be better in every way.
But I like the combination of a very stable system with a very strong emphasis on the KISS philosophy.