Debian’s APT Package Manager to Integrate Rust Code by May 2026
Debian developers confirm that Rust will become a hard dependency for APT starting May 2026, aligning with modern development practices.
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Debian TC Overrules systemd Maintainers on /var/lock Permissions
Debian’s Technical Committee overrules systemd maintainers, requiring /var/lock to remain writable in line with Debian Policy.
Mobian Trixie Officially Released with Broader Device Support
The Mobian team releases Trixie, a Debian-based mobile OS update featuring PipeWire, Linux kernel 6.12, and new signing keys.
Debian’s APT Adds Native History Parsing to Track Past Operations
Debian’s APT package manager is adding a new history command, letting users list and inspect past package transactions.
How to Install Google Chrome on Debian 13 “Trixie”
Easily install Google Chrome on Debian 13 “Trixie” with this guide, including direct download and repository setup.
How to Use extrepo in Debian to Manage Third-Party Repositories
Learn how to use Debian’s extrepo command to easily add, search, and manage external APT repositories without manual configuration.
How to Upgrade to Debian 13 (Trixie) from 12 (Bookworm)
A tried-and-true step-by-step guide for a hassle-free upgrade to Debian 13 (Trixie) from Debian 12 (Bookworm).
Debian 13 “Trixie” Released, This Is What’s New
Debian 13 “Trixie” is here with RISC-V support, Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, new security hardening, HTTP Boot, updated desktop environments, and over 14K new packages.
Debian 13 (Trixie) Installer RC 3 Now Available
Debian Installer Trixie RC 3 is out as the final RC before Debian 13’s release, bringing kernel updates and mirror tweaks.
Debian Plans Long-Awaited Wiki Modernization
The Debian Wiki is set to get a revamp as the project transitions to MediaWiki, leaving behind the aging MoinMoin platform.