Difference between revisions of "The Rolling Release Development Model"
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It would seem that some confusion has arisen due to the regular (and somewhat rapid) occurrence of new Manjaro releases. This confusion has been compounded still further by the use of version numbers (for example: 0.8.1, 0.8.2 and so on), a custom normally associated with the ''Standard Release Development Model'', where a brand-new release of an operating system must be re-installed over an old version in order to access any new features provided. | It would seem that some confusion has arisen due to the regular (and somewhat rapid) occurrence of new Manjaro releases. This confusion has been compounded still further by the use of version numbers (for example: 0.8.1, 0.8.2 and so on), a custom normally associated with the ''Standard Release Development Model'', where a brand-new release of an operating system must be re-installed over an old version in order to access any new features provided. | ||
However, Manjaro uses a '''Rolling Release Development Model''', whereby rather than being replaced, the same core system will instead be continually updated and upgraded. As such it is not, nor will it ever be, necessary to re-install a later release of Manjaro in order to enjoy the very latest and most up-to-date system possible. <u>By virtue of keeping an existing installation updated, it is already the latest release</u>. | However, Manjaro uses a '''Rolling Release Development Model''', whereby rather than being replaced, the same core system will instead be continually updated and upgraded. As such it is not, nor will it ever be, necessary to re-install a later release of Manjaro in order to enjoy the very latest and most up-to-date system possible. <u>By virtue of keeping an existing installation updated, it is already the latest release</u>. | ||
An overview of the three repositories that Manjaro uses to manage its packages can be found [https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php?title=Manjaro:_A_Different_Kind_of_Beast#Dedicated_Repositories here] | |||
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Where these snapshots most obviously differ is in the choice of pre-installed software applications provided, as well as other smaller tweaks such as the default theme(s) used; however, the core Manjaro system running underneath is the same and any applications added or removed from a particular snapshot can also be added or removed from an existing installation. And, of course, users will tweak and customise their own systems in accordance with their own personal preferences and tastes, anyway. Again, irrespective of whatever release of Manjaro has been installed, provided it is kept up to date, then that will be the latest version available. | Where these snapshots most obviously differ is in the choice of pre-installed software applications provided, as well as other smaller tweaks such as the default theme(s) used; however, the core Manjaro system running underneath is the same and any applications added or removed from a particular snapshot can also be added or removed from an existing installation. And, of course, users will tweak and customise their own systems in accordance with their own personal preferences and tastes, anyway. Again, irrespective of whatever release of Manjaro has been installed, provided it is kept up to date, then that will be the latest version available. | ||
=Why are new releases given version numbers?= | =Why are new releases given version numbers?= | ||