Debian Developers Debate Ban on AI-Assisted Contributions
Debian developers are discussing whether to prohibit LLM-assisted contributions or allow them under a new set of accountability and disclosure rules.
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Debian 13.6 Released with 120 Security Fixes and 124 Stability Updates
Debian 13.6 is out with 120 security fixes, 124 stability updates, and Secure Boot changes, while Debian 12.15 becomes Bookworm’s last point release.
Debian 12 Bookworm Moves to LTS, Extending Security Support to 2028
Debian 12 Bookworm moves into long-term support, giving servers and desktops two more years of security coverage until mid-2028.
APT 3.3.1 Released to Debian Unstable with Solver Improvements
APT 3.3.1 package manager is now in Debian unstable, bringing small maintenance fixes for solver3, dirstream handling, and authentication config warnings.
Debian 13.5 Released with 103 Security Fixes and 144 Stability Updates
Debian 13 "Trixie" receives its fifth refresh (13.5), featuring 144 bug fixes and 103 security updates. Here's more on that.
Debian Now Blocks Non-Reproducible Packages from Testing
Debian now blocks non-reproducible packages from entering testing, making reproducible builds a migration requirement for the 14 (Forky) cycle.
Debian Names a New Leader for the Project
Debian’s leadership is changing hands as Sruthi Chandran succeeds Andreas Tille following the official 2026 vote.
Debian 13 Stable Users Can Now Install Hyprland from Backports
Hyprland arrives in Debian 13 (Trixie) backports, giving stable users an official way to install the dynamic Wayland compositor.
Debian’s APT 3.2 Arrives With New Solver Work and History Rollback Features
APT 3.2 expands package history management by introducing undo, redo, and rollback commands to Debian’s package manager.
Debian Project Leader Addresses New Age Verification Laws
Debian Project Leader Andreas Tille says Debian has made no decision on age verification compliance and is still awaiting legal analysis.