The Debian Installer team has officially released the second release candidate (RC 2) for Debian 13, codenamed "Trixie". This latest iteration includes various enhancements across several components of the installation process, such as apt-setup, busybox, choose-mirror, debian-cd, and more. The release also improves hardware support and updates the system's localization capabilities, supporting a total of 78 languages with full translations available for 31 of them. Importantly, no significant bugs have been identified in this release, but the team encourages user feedback to further refine the installer.
Key Improvements in Debian Installer RC 2:
- apt-setup: Adjustments made to better handle installation media types.
- busybox: The removal of the wget applet.
- debian-cd: Enhanced tracking of firmware packages and ensured systemd-cryptsetup availability.
- debian-installer: Kernel ABI updated and improved support for Japanese rendering and speech synthesis.
- grub-installer: Default settings adjusted to assist with EFI boot variable management.
- partman-crypto: Installation of systemd-cryptsetup to cater to various use cases.
- localization: Expansion of supported languages and improved rendering for Japanese.
Hardware Support Updates:
- Support for Apple MTP and SPI keyboards on ARM-based Apple devices.
- Inclusion of new drivers in the kernel image for improved functionality.
Feedback and Future Enhancements:
While the release is stable and free of major known bugs, the Debian Installer team is actively seeking user feedback to identify any potential issues and enhance the overall experience. Interested users can download the installation images and necessary resources from the Debian Installer website.
The Debian Installer team expresses gratitude to all contributors involved in this release and looks forward to continued collaboration with the community to improve Debian's installation process.
For more information, users can visit the provided links for further details on known issues, feedback channels, and contributions.
In summary, Debian 13 "Trixie" RC 2 represents a significant step forward in the Debian installation experience, addressing previous concerns and introducing new features that enhance usability and support for diverse hardware setups. The community's input will be crucial as the project moves closer to its final release
Key Improvements in Debian Installer RC 2:
- apt-setup: Adjustments made to better handle installation media types.
- busybox: The removal of the wget applet.
- debian-cd: Enhanced tracking of firmware packages and ensured systemd-cryptsetup availability.
- debian-installer: Kernel ABI updated and improved support for Japanese rendering and speech synthesis.
- grub-installer: Default settings adjusted to assist with EFI boot variable management.
- partman-crypto: Installation of systemd-cryptsetup to cater to various use cases.
- localization: Expansion of supported languages and improved rendering for Japanese.
Hardware Support Updates:
- Support for Apple MTP and SPI keyboards on ARM-based Apple devices.
- Inclusion of new drivers in the kernel image for improved functionality.
Feedback and Future Enhancements:
While the release is stable and free of major known bugs, the Debian Installer team is actively seeking user feedback to identify any potential issues and enhance the overall experience. Interested users can download the installation images and necessary resources from the Debian Installer website.
The Debian Installer team expresses gratitude to all contributors involved in this release and looks forward to continued collaboration with the community to improve Debian's installation process.
For more information, users can visit the provided links for further details on known issues, feedback channels, and contributions.
In summary, Debian 13 "Trixie" RC 2 represents a significant step forward in the Debian installation experience, addressing previous concerns and introducing new features that enhance usability and support for diverse hardware setups. The community's input will be crucial as the project moves closer to its final release
Debian 13 Trixie Installer RC 2 released
The Debian Installer team has announced the availability of the second release candidate for Debian 13 "Trixie". The release features enhancements in apt-setup, busybox, choose-mirror, debian-cd, debian-installer, grub-installer, partman-crypto, rescue, rootskel-gtk, systemd-boot-installer, and hardware support. The latest release accommodates 78 languages, with complete translations available for 31 of them. This release is free of known major bugs; however, the Debian Installer team welcomes feedback to enhance and refine the installer. Installation images and other essential resources can be found on the Debian Installer website.
