The OpenWrt project's first own router, OpenWrt One, now also runs with Debian. This makes it an all-purpose Linux system.
Rolling back the Linux kernel can save the day when a bad update breaks your system. It should be done carefully, with backups and verification. Use it to regain a stable state, then address the root ...
There's a surprising amount of code running before the OS even loads.
It's the kind of thing we nerds care about most.