There are 3 ways that Linux distros get updated.
These are known as
Fixed distros (security updates only)
- more stable
- more secure
- older app versions w/out new app features
- upgrades every 6months to 2yrs
Semi-Rolling Distros (security and 3rd party updates)
- core distribution files are fixed
- 3rd party apps are rolling
Rolling Distros (security, core, and 3rd party updates)
- latest app versions
- less stable
- possibly more security issues due to newer cutting edge code
- upgrades a package as soon there's a new release
- upgrades constantly
Here is an article explaining Rolling vs. Fixed in detail, with a few example distributions.
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