Hi,

Is there a list of linux distributions where the repository names do not change with every release (apart from rolling release distros)? Ubuntu changes their repo names from precise to quintal to canoanical like that for every release. Fedora (23, 24 etc) & Salix (14.0, 14.2 etc) uses their distribution release number in their repository names.

I am trying to find a list of distributions where the repository name stays constant. So, if I upgrade from v1 to v2, I do not have to fiddle with the repository names.

Thanks,
Balaji.

Debian has 'oldstable', 'stable', 'testing' & 'unstable', however using the release codename is generally recommended to avoid "surprise upgrades".

Does the repository name of debian never changes?

Thanks,
Balaji.

Currently the repo for the stable release can be referred to as either 'stable' or 'jessie'.
After the next release, either 'stable' or 'stretch' will point to the same place.

Correct me if I am wrong. I guess Debian stable is wheezy and testing is jessie. So, "stable" and "wheezy" for the distros that uses debian stable like point linux. "testing" or "jessie" should be used for distros that are based off of debian testing, like Sparky linux.

Let me know if I am missing something.

I prefer not to stay with Debian stable as the packages and kernels are very old. Since I also look for stability, I am staying away from debian testing also.

Thanks,
Balaji.

Stable is Jessie and Testing is Stretch. The Unstable is Sid (bleeding edge).

Thanks for the info.

I am not aware of a list. How it works depends on the distribution.

Fedora and Ubuntu should automatically update the mainline repositories when you perform a dist-upgrade although third party repositories may not be. Salix does not recommend the automatic dist-upgrade and so you have to manually edit the sources. Others do not have a dist-upgrade process or always recommend a fresh install. In any case before an upgrade check the change log or distribution notes. With major changes like switching from sysV to systemd a fresh install might be the better choice.