Debian 13 Trixie Released

Debian 13 Trixie Released

Debian 13 Trixie Released

https://www.debian.org/News/2025/20250809

https://www.reddit.com/r/debian/comments/1mlvw85/debian_13_trixie_is_out/

https://www.reddit.com/r/debian/comments/1mlwjz5/debian_13_trixie_released/
https://www.reddit.com/r/debian/comments/1mlvnkl/debian_13_live_isos_are_just_released/

Debian 13 “Trixie” Released

The Debian Project has just unveiled its latest stable release, Debian 13 “Trixie”, on August 9, 2025, after over two years of dedicated development. As a leading Debian Linux consulting company, we’re thrilled to share the highlights of this powerful new release and how our team can help you leverage its capabilities for your business.

What’s New in Debian 13 “Trixie”?

Debian 13 “Trixie” is packed with updates and features, reinforcing Debian’s reputation as The Universal Operating System. Here’s a quick overview of what this release brings to the table:

  • Long-Term Support: Trixie is backed by the Debian Security and Long Term Support teams, ensuring stability and security updates for the next 5 years.
  • Updated Software Packages: With 69,830 packages, including 14,100 new packages and 44,326 updated ones, Trixie delivers cutting-edge software like:
  • Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS
  • GNOME 48, KDE Plasma 6.3, Xfce 4.20, and more desktop environments
  • Apache 2.4.64, Nginx 1.26, MariaDB 11.8, PostgreSQL 17, and Python 3.13
  • Development tools like GNU Compiler Collection 14.2, Rustc 1.85, and LLVM/Clang 19
  • New Architecture Support: Official support for riscv64, enabling Debian to run on 64-bit RISC-V hardware, alongside continued support for amd64, arm64, armhf, ppc64el, and s390x. Note that i386 is no longer supported as a regular architecture, and armel support will end with this release.
  • Enhanced Translations: Thanks to the manpages-l10n project, manual pages are now available in multiple languages, with significant improvements in Romanian and Polish translations.
  • Year 2038 Readiness: All architectures except i386 now use a 64-bit time_t ABI, ensuring compatibility beyond 2038.
  • Reproducible Builds: Debian’s push for byte-for-byte reproducible package builds enhances security and reliability. Check your system’s status with the new debian-repro-status package.
  • Cloud and Container Support: Trixie offers optimized cloud images for Amazon EC2, Microsoft Azure, OpenStack, and more, with automation via cloud-init. Multi-architecture container images are also available on Docker Hub.

Why Upgrade to Debian 13?

Debian 13 is designed for a wide range of use cases, from desktop systems to enterprise servers, cloud environments, and development clusters. Its rigorous quality assurance, including automatic installation and upgrade tests, ensures a robust and reliable experience. Whether you’re running a web server, database, or a lightweight netbook, Trixie delivers unparalleled flexibility and performance.

For those looking to try Debian 13 without committing to an installation, live images are available for amd64 and arm64 architectures, featuring desktop environments like GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Xfce. These can be run from a USB stick or DVD, with the option to install using the Calamares installer or the standard Debian Installer.

Our Consultants Can Help You Upgrade

At DebianSupport, we specialize in helping businesses maximize the potential of Debian Linux. With Debian 13 “Trixie”, our expert team can assist you with:

  • Seamless Upgrades: Upgrading from Debian 12 “Bookworm” to Trixie? We ensure a smooth transition with minimal downtime, including pre-upgrade backups, APT configuration adjustments, and post-upgrade validation. Our team is well-versed in addressing potential issues, such as the OpenLDAP TLS shift to OpenSSL.
  • Custom Deployments: Whether you need Debian 13 on RISC-V hardware, cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, or containerized environments with Docker, we’ll tailor the deployment to your needs.
  • System Optimization: From optimizing kernel configurations for cloud instances to setting up secure, reproducible builds, we fine-tune your systems for performance and security.
  • Security Hardening: We’ll help you secure your systems against modern threats.

More articles