README: updated stable/mainline binary description

mtbChef · ninaforsyth · commit 197f1e228cfa · 2024-09-11T08:45:46.000-07:00
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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.
