• domdanial@reddthat.com
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    3 hours ago

    Basically means that the core OS files and systems can’t be changed. Everything else is stacked on top, and usually it means that you can rollback to a previous OS version if an update breaks something, without relying on any other image backup software.

    Usually results a more stable reliable system, or at least one that’s easy to revert to working.

    The downside being a reduction in flexibility and customizable options, and most programs need to be “containerized.”

    • NathanUp@lemmy.ml
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      31 minutes ago

      Endeavour is not immutable. It’s Arch with a graphical installer and some convenient tools in the welcome app.