Hey folks! I'm running Linux Mint 22.2, which is based on Ubuntu. I was trying to enable Ubuntu Pro ESM updates using the `pro` tool, but it didn't work because it recognized my setup as Linux Mint 22.2, which isn't supported. So, I decided to do a little trick: I temporarily changed my `/etc/os-release` file to look like Ubuntu 24.04, enabled `esm-apps`, and then switched it back to the original Mint settings. I managed to download around 25 security updates, but now I'm wondering—did I just set myself up for problems later on? Is this spoof and revert method safe for my system in the long run, or might I run into dependency issues later?
3 Answers
While I get that you want the security updates, fashioning Mint to act like Ubuntu could backfire on you. Mint is its own OS, despite being based on Ubuntu, so mixing them up like this might cause confusion for `apt` when managing packages.
If security updates are crucial for you, why not just consider switching to Debian? It's a solid choice for stability and security updates without the complications you're facing right now.
Honestly, if you want the benefits of Ubuntu Pro, it's probably better to just use Ubuntu. Playing around with system files can lead to more trouble than it's worth and could risk breaking things down the line.
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