Hi all,

I use mepis 7.0

While looking at Synaptic --> Preferences I noticed several options:

1) always prefer highest version
2) always prefer installed version
3) always prefer version from: a) stable or b) mepis

I don't do much system updating and stability / reliability is my main concern. Should I select #3? If yes, then should I select "stable" or "mepis"?

I assume "stable" refers to the "stable" debian release but I don't know for sure.

Your input is appreciated and if you know of somewhere that I can learn more, then that would be great too!

Leave it on #1.

Mepis does not draw software from the "experimental" or "testing" repositories unless you add or allow these in repository settings.

#1 will give you up-to-date software that has already been deemed stable by Debian terms.

But, in my experience, its never a good idea to go crazy on major system updates unless you are experiencing difficulties.

It is normally safe and a good idea to update programs such as browsers, email, etc.

If it isn't broke don't fix it.

yeah sence your not building and compiling leave it there.

Ok...that was simple. Thanks!