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@pipe01@programming.dev

2026-10-26 09:05 UTC

Installing the update isn’t enough. A running process keeps the old decoder until it restarts Yes, that’s kinda how computers work?

Replies (2)

  • @darklamer@feddit.org 2026-10-27 05:55

    Yes, that’s kinda how computers work? No, it’s only the most common way. There are also lots of systems where it’s perfectly possible, even normal, to upgrade running processes in-place without restarting.

    Open ##5472397

  • @SirHaxalot@nord.pub 2026-10-26 10:14

    Imo still worth reminding people that just because you run an apt/dnf upgrade running applications still map the now unlinked outdated version.

    Open ##5473721