I'm a fan of point release distros and prefer them over rolling releases. Currently, I'm using Debian, but its 2-year upgrade cycle feels a bit long for my laptop. I want something with a more frequent release schedule so I can get newer NVIDIA drivers. I've tried Fedora, but the frequent updates – especially kernel and general software updates – have caused some issues for me. I'm looking for a distro that ideally releases every 6 to 12 months and focuses primarily on security updates after launch. Any recommendations?
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You might want to check out Ubuntu! It has a semi-annual release schedule that can work well for you.
Consider looking into non-LTS Ubuntu and its various derivatives. They release every six months and offer around nine months of security updates. This could be just what you’re looking for!
If you're leaning towards something more enterprise-like, try RHEL, AlmaLinux, or Rocky Linux. The openSUSE Leap version updates aren't too frequent but offer annual point releases along with regular security updates.
Just a heads up; Debian actually had that model before Ubuntu did! It mirrors how RedHat operates too.