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Unfortunately they're not propagated through different channels

• fsflover 5y ago
  In a reasonable OS, e.g., Debian, they are.
  • xyzzy21 5y ago
    Not every OS is connected to the internet... Not every OS connected to the internet can afford the risks of bad updates (which are far more common than proponents think/claim)
    • s3krit 5y ago
      Debian package management doesn't have to rely on an internet connection. You could have the source of the security updates be a cd or USB stick or something with no problems