The release enhances accessibility with man-pages available in multiple languages, thanks to contributions from the manpages-l10n project, which has improved translations, particularly in Romanian and Polish. Notably, all architectures except i386 have transitioned to a 64-bit time_t ABI, ensuring compatibility with dates beyond 2038. The updated software list in Debian 13 includes popular packages like Apache, GIMP, OpenSSH, and Python, among others, with substantial improvements in the Debian Installer that enhance hardware compatibility and usability.
Debian 13 supports a wide range of architectures, including the newly supported riscv64, while officially dropping support for i386 and marking the last release for the armel architecture. The Debian Cloud team has also released Trixie for major cloud platforms like Amazon EC2 and Microsoft Azure, emphasizing its versatility for various use cases, from desktop applications to server environments.
Users can try out Debian 13 without installation using live images, which allow them to explore the operating system in a read-only state. Installation options are plentiful, with support for 78 languages and various media types, including USB and network installations. Upgrading from the previous version, Debian 12 "Bookworm," is streamlined through the APT package management tool, but users are advised to back up their data beforehand.
As with any major release, potential upgrade issues may arise, particularly concerning TLS support changes in OpenLDAP. Users are encouraged to review the release notes for detailed guidance on installation and upgrade processes. This release exemplifies Debian's commitment to free software and its collaborative spirit, reflecting the hard work of its global community of volunteers.
In summary, Debian 13 "Trixie" marks a significant milestone for the project, continuing its legacy as a universal operating system while introducing new features and enhancements that cater to a diverse range of users and use cases. For more information and access to downloads, users are directed to the official Debian website
Debian GNU Linux 13 released
Debian GNU/Linux 13 "trixie" has officially launched following a development period of two years, one month, and thirty days. The stable version 13, known as Trixie, will receive support for the next five years, courtesy of the Debian Security team and the Debian Long Term Support team. The release features multiple desktop environments, more than 14,100 new packages, and 44,326 updated packages. The man-pages for trixie are accessible in various languages, with the manpages-l10n project enhancing and providing new translations. All architectures except for i386 now utilize a 64-bit time_t ABI, enabling support for dates beyond 2038. Debian 13 Trixie features a wide array of updated software packages, such as Apache, Bash, GIMP, GnuPG, Inkscape, GNU C Library, Linux kernel, LLVM/Clang toolchain, MariaDB, Nginx, OpenJDK, OpenLDAP, OpenSSH, OpenSSL, Perl, PHP, Postfix, PostgreSQL, Python, Rustc, Samba, Systemd, and Vim 9.1. This system is compatible with the riscv64 architecture, enabling users to operate Debian on 64-bit RISC-V hardware. The Debian Cloud team releases trixie for various cloud computing platforms, including Amazon EC2, Microsoft Azure, OpenStack, PlainVM, and NoCloud.
