How best to support new Linux users with software updates

[neil]

[I’m copying in the original question from Clare and respond from @Lawrence_Hassall from the previous topic]

@Lawrence_Hassall

@Clare_Seek

Other question rumbling round my non-tech head…if I switch to Linux do I have to do some kind of installing going forward to keep it up-to-date, or does it do it all for you?

Often overlooked, Linux support & update cycles are a minefield and you can end up being prompted to apply dozens of software updates every day (rolling update model) or major OS updates every 6 months. Mint and Zorin are good in this regard as they only do major OS updates every 2 years and minor ones every 6 months.