details: https://github.com/nginx/nginx/commit/197f1e228cfa4577294c5c6adc4157e756e3e04e
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commit: 197f1e228cfa4577294c5c6adc4157e756e3e04e
user: Michael Vernik <m.vernik@f5.com>
date: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:14:55 -0700
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README: updated stable/mainline binary description
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Follow these steps to download and install precompiled NGINX binaries. You may also choose to [build NGINX locally from source code](#building-from-source).
## Stable and Mainline binaries
-NGINX binaries are built and distributed in two versions: stable and mainline. You'll need to [decide which is appropriate for your purposes](https://docs.nginx.com/nginx/admin-guide/installing-nginx/installing-nginx-open-source/#choosing-between-a-stable-or-a-mainline-version).
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-> Stable binaries are built from the various stable branches and mainline binaries are built from the [master](https://github.com/nginx/nginx/tree/master) branch maintained in this repository.
+NGINX binaries are built and distributed in two versions: stable and mainline. Stable binaries are built from stable branches and only contain critical fixes backported from the mainline version. Mainline binaries are built from the [master branch](https://github.com/nginx/nginx/tree/master) and contain the latest features and bugfixes. You'll need to [decide which is appropriate for your purposes](https://docs.nginx.com/nginx/admin-guide/installing-nginx/installing-nginx-open-source/#choosing-between-a-stable-or-a-mainline-version).
## Linux binary installation process
The NGINX binary installation process takes advantage of package managers native to specific Linux distributions. For this reason, first-time installations involve adding the official NGINX package repository to your system's package manager. Follow [these steps](https://nginx.org/en/linux_packages.html) to download, verify, and install NGINX binaries using the package manager appropriate for your Linux distribution.
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