Noteworthy changes in the Debian 13 installer include the exclusion of *-signed-template packages in kernel selection by the base-installer, improved management of source packages in debian-cd, and updates to the list of supported devices for the firmware-sof-signed package, which enhances speech synthesis on certain hardware. The kernel version has been updated to 6.12.27, and support for win32-loader has been removed.
The Debian Installer team has dedicated this release to Cyril's late father, Gérard Brûlebois, recognizing his kindness and support.
Improvements and Features:
- Base-installer: Excludes certain package templates from kernel selection.- Debian-cd: Enhancements for source package management and task files; exclusion of large firmware packages on certain architectures.
- Debian-installer: Increases image sizes for netboot options, adds support for the Ceratopsian theme, and drops win32-loader.
- Grub-installer: Fixes various boot device issues and enhances support for multiple operating systems.
- Partman improvements: Changes to partitioning logic, including legacy boot flag support and new XFS mount options.
- Localization: Support for 78 languages, with complete translations for 26.
Hardware Support:
The installer adds support for various new devices, including several models from Pine64, and updates for existing hardware compatibility. Changes in the kernel modules enhance support for UEFI HTTP boot and other functionalities.Known Bugs:
Currently, there are no major known issues with this release, though users are encouraged to check the errata for any minor bugs.Feedback and Testing:
The Debian Installer team invites users to test the release and report any bugs to aid further improvements. Installation media and resources are available on the Debian website.Overall, Debian 13 Trixie RC 1 reflects significant progress in usability, hardware support, and localization, continuing the project's commitment to providing a robust Linux distribution.
For those interested in contributing or providing feedback, more information can be found on the Debian Installer team's webpage.
Future Developments: As Debian 13 approaches its final release, continued testing and feedback will be vital, and users are encouraged to participate actively to ensure a stable and user-friendly installation experience
Debian 13 Trixie Installer RC 1 released
Cyril Brulebois has announced the release candidate for the Debian 13 (Trixie) installer. The release includes improvements in the base-installer, debian-cd, grub-installer, espeakup, gnupg2, grub-installer, grub-installer-utils, haveged, ethdetect, netcfg, partman-auto, partman-base, partman-efi, partman-partitioning, partman-xfs, rescue, systemd-udeb, tzsetup, user-setup, hardware support, and localization status.
The base-installer now excludes *-signed-template packages from kernel selection, while debian-cd improves source package management and updates the Debian-edu-full task file. The kernel ABI is bumped to 6.12.27, and support for win32-loader is dropped. The list of devices supported by the firmware-sof-signed firmware package is updated, and the list of devices supported by the firmware-sof-signed firmware package is updated.
