The "newer" packages in other Debian based distros are pretty much the same as in Debian testing /unstable / experimental. I have been running Debian unstable o

The "newer" packages in other Debian based distros are pretty much the same as in Debian testing /unstable / experimental. I have been running Debian unstable on business laptop for more then a decade now. If I had issues, I would stop, but I haven't. Hopefully this gives you some confidence.