Here's one reason the Linux distros are getting momentum with respect to security updates a la Windows Update, and one more reason to adopting Linux desktop.

The Ksplice Uptrack is a subscription service that lets you apply 100% of the important kernel security updates released by your Linux vendor without rebooting.

Users of Ubuntu and derivative distros like Linux Mint have one more reason to be rejoiced because the Ksplice Uptrack service is free.

For systems administrators, life just keep on getting better!