Bugfix vs Current

RouterOS Beginner Basics
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Hello, I have a question about different “channels” for updates
I can see that in Bugfix channel the latest release is 6.40.8 but in Current it is 6.42.4

My question: is the current Bugfix version (6.40.:sunglasses: the same as it was a long ago the Current 6.40.8? Does it mean that all new features since 6.40.8 which were introduced in 6.41 and 6.42 are not included in Bugfix 6.40.8? Or are some of the new features implemented and I should check changelog what is implemented and what is not?

Or am I completely wrong and numbering between Current and Bugfix channel is completely different?

Thanks for explanation.

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From:

https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:Upgrading_RouterOS

  • Bugfixed-only version is the most stable release without new features, just most important fixes. Updated rarely, only when a critical issue is found in a bugfixes-only release.


  • Current includes the same fixes plus improvements and new features. Once a current release has been tested for several months, it is promoted to bugfix-only and is no longer updated with features.
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Once bugfix hits 6.42 I think I will stop upgrading :laughing: