The one designed to remain current continuously.
The one designed to remain current continuously.
Looking for a distribution similar to Mint that automatically upgrades to the latest release without needing a full reinstall from an ISO written to USB?
On any Ubuntu-based system, just run "sudo do-release-upgrade" to fetch the latest version if available and ask for installation if your current release is fully up-to-date. Otherwise, you can opt for cutting-edge releases like Arch Linux or other Arch-based distros that don’t require a full upgrade process. For those less experienced with Linux, sticking with Mint or Ubuntu is straightforward. If you're curious about experimentation, Arch Linux offers a great option—just remember to set up snapshots in case things get tricky. It's worth noting that most distributions can update themselves without a complete reinstall, though this isn't always guaranteed. You can explore distro options via distrowatch to see which ones are still maintained and updated. Here’s a link to some rolling release distros: https://distrowatch.com/search.php?ostyp...pleresults
Mint includes an upgrade utility. Follow the instructions at the provided link for upgrading from version 21.3 to 22. Alternatively, consider rolling release systems such as OpenSUSE Tumbleweed or immutable distributions like Bazzite/Bluefin.
It's best to choose any long-term supported version of Ubuntu since they are simple to upgrade. Switching from 22 to 24 LTS was quite smooth for my setup.
I don't have access to your current setup, so I can't determine which distribution you're using. Could you clarify or provide more details?
It seems you're mixing methods. Most Linux distributions support updates via their package managers. For Debian, use `sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade`. For Alpine, run `sudo pkg update && sudo pkg upgrade`. These commands ensure your system stays current.
Gentoo also supports this process. They not only allow it but also release updates through official announcements when necessary, with the package manager alerting you about the changes and providing upgrade steps. Additionally, keep in mind you can maintain a distinct /home partition, ensuring your data remains intact even after major overhauls, regardless of the distro version. Edit: I now understand you meant "any distro including Mint," as Fedora does support similar upgrades.