#debian
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Gnoppix Linux 26_11 Released with Disposable Email and a Tor-Capable Post-Quantum Messenger
Andreas Mueller has announced Gnoppix Linux 26_11, an updated build of the Debian Testing-based distribution with the Xfce desktop. The release improves networking tools and privacy services and adds a disposable email service.
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Raspberry Pi Desktop returns for PC and Mac — now on Debian Trixie
After a long pause, Raspberry Pi has refreshed its desktop environment for ordinary computers: the new build runs on 64-bit Debian Trixie and ships with the Raspberry Pi Connect client.
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Debian ships a record-long list of Linux kernel fixes
Advisory DSA-6528-1 patches hundreds of kernel vulnerabilities that could lead to privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks. In Debian stable they are fixed in version 6.12.111-1.
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Debian ships a major rsync upgrade to fix 33 CVEs
Rather than backport patches one by one, the maintainer bumped the whole package. The fixes bring behavior changes that may break existing setups.
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Debian Launches Free AI Inference Portal for Its Developers
Following the project's vote to permit the responsible use of generative AI, the Scaleway-funded Debian Inference Portal now offers contributors self-service access to language models.
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MX Linux 25.3 brings new tools and siduction kernels
The MX Linux project has shipped another update to its 25.x series, pairing security fixes from Debian with a batch of home-grown additions — from a fresh ISO signature checker to a colour-theme generator.
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Debian 13.7 “Trixie” Released with Security and Bug Fixes
The Debian project has released an updated set of Debian 13 “Trixie” installation images with accumulated security fixes and numerous resolved bugs.
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CERN Moves Some of Its Systems from CentOS to Debian
The European Organization for Nuclear Research is planning to migrate part of its infrastructure from CentOS Linux to Debian — this was announced at the MiniDebConf Winterthur 2026 conference.
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CERN Leaves Red Hat for Debian After Two Decades on RHEL
The European Organization for Nuclear Research, long faithful to RHEL and its derivatives, has announced a move to Debian. All 2,200-plus industrial and embedded computers are slated to be migrated to Debian 13 by the end of 2026.
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Debian Endorses “Responsible Use” of Generative AI
Debian developers have wrapped up their vote on a General Resolution setting out the project's AI policy, choosing an option that permits the use of generative tools as long as the usual quality requirements are met.
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Vanilla OS 3 “Reunion”: the immutable system comes to ARM64
Two years after version 2 “Orchid,” the Vanilla OS team has released the third major version of its immutable distribution based on the Debian “Testing” branch. The headline feature is full-fledged support for the AArch64 architecture.
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Debian Votes on Eight Options for an LLM Usage Policy
The Debian project is holding a vote on whether large language models may be used in work on the distribution. Developers are asked to choose one of eight options — ranging from an outright ban to explicit approval.
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Debian Votes on the Fate of LLMs in the Project: From an Outright Ban to Climate Arguments
Debian developers have begun voting on a General Resolution addressing whether contributions created with the help of large language models are acceptable in the project. Nine options are on the table.
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C-Kermit 11: The First Release of a Legendary Utility in 15 Years
John Gurzen has released C-Kermit 11 — the first version in a decade and a half of what was once an indispensable tool for transferring files between machines.
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Debian Votes on the Fate of LLMs in the Project
Debian developers have begun discussing a general resolution that will determine whether large language models may be used when working on the project.
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Debian Releases Final Regular Update for bookworm
The Debian Project has announced the last scheduled update for Debian 12 “bookworm.” Continued support for the version will carry on under LTS until 2028.
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Debian 13.6 Released with Accumulated Security Fixes
The Debian Project has unveiled Debian 13.6 — the latest point release of the Trixie branch, bringing current security fixes and other maintenance updates. A rollback of the GeoIP database is called out separately.
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deepin 25.2.0 distribution released
The deepin developers have released version 25.2.0 of their Debian-based distribution, featuring the updated Treeland desktop and security fixes.
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TUXEDO Computers to Switch TUXEDO OS from Ubuntu to Debian Testing
Bavarian Linux computer maker TUXEDO Computers has announced that its TUXEDO OS operating system will move from an Ubuntu base to Debian Testing.