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[04:14] schestowitzThe truth though is that not updating an operating system over a period of five years is sometimes not ideal. You have new features that are just too good to miss and then there are important security upgrades that would be a nightmare to port back. You also have new kernels that come with must-have features.
[04:14] schestowitzTo solve this we have what are known as point releases. This is when an LTS is given some essential upgrades for example including a newer kernel and some patches. This keeps the operating system fresh and modern and also solves another problem. Users who download an Ubuntu LTS ISO will get a more recent system instead of having to install a gazillion upgrades as soon as they boot in for the first time. Ubuntu 20.04.3 is [04:14] schestowitz the latest such iteration.