viyoriya Under Debian, you can apt-mark hold package(s). You need to know what you're doing and understand possible repercussions when holding a package(s) though.

      DataDrake why its unsecure? i do install required updates for already installed software. i dont wanna install new software in the system so if any option to ignore in the other updates will be nice. else every time need to scroll down all the available software list. for example i dont have nvidia graphics card in my system but why i need to install when i use eopkg up or select all and install option in other updates i jus wanna ignore permanently.

          downhill true. but i like solus 🙂 i do use Debian and mint on multi user target and i never update this distro.

              viyoriya I don't know why you have nvidia software on your system. I certainly don't (not having an nvidia card), nor did I have to remove them.

                viyoriya There's no harm having nouveau nvidia driver on your system at all, it takes minimal space too. Not sure why you'd avoid having it.

                  viyoriya So if a new package is added in the system.base or if a package requires a new dependency for example, it'd turn into breakages... As stated on the homepage, Solus is designed for everyone and the team has probably better things to do than dealing with breakages and frustration of some users that would be caused by such a system.

                    viyoriya Because any software on your computer is a potential vulnerability. We spend a lot of time each we getting things updated so that you aren't at risk. Ignoring updates, even if you don't think you need them, leaves you potentially vulnerable. The Security updates we provide are only for CVE fixes that we know about. You could just remove xorg-driver-video-nouveau and not have to think about it. Also the nvidia-*-modaliases files are just for hardware detection and you may remove those as well.

                    When we get around to the Software Center update later this year, we will not be distinguishing between required updates and other updates. All updates will be required to reduce the likelihood of breakage. They may be labelled separately to be informative, but I'm tired of finding out that someone's system is woefully broken because they have held back updates for months on end.

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                      @DataDrake you guys do allot of great work I updated my moms system for the first time in a year because she didn't have internet till recently and I just needed to switch the repos I am on lts kernel and it just works. Although I have never held back a single package I just want to say thank you all for all the work you do.

                      18 days later

                      Every time I did a minimum install with other distros it copies all the files like a normal install and then takes an additional 20 mins to delete said files. There's no real advantage to minimum installs when they do that.

                      10 months later

                      JoshStrobl I enjoyed using Antergos in the past before the project ended, because I could choose what programs I wanted during installation.

                      Zorin, I usually use, have way too many programs I never use. (Began to remind me of bloated Windows.)

                      Solus is just right for me. Not too many or to minimal as far as the program selection goes.

                        10 months later

                        Please make a minimal installation option.
                        I have been using Linux for some time. The concept of distros having all software in it might be beginner friendly thing, but many people have their own preferences and having to uninstall a bunch of stuff after installing is just a drag.
                        Besides adding this option does not necessarily mean everyone will use it. it is just an option for those who really want it.

                        Imao Solus is already pretty clean its fine doesnt come with a bilion packages preinstalled xd