Debian 13: My list of new features
13 days ago
- #Debian
- #Linux
- #Software Updates
- Debian 13 introduces wcurl, a simplified command-line tool for downloading files without remembering complex parameters.
- HTTP/3 support is now available in curl, making Debian the first stable Linux distribution to include this feature.
- systemd v254 introduces soft-reboot, a faster userspace-only reboot option.
- The new apt --update option allows updating the package cache and upgrading/installing packages in a single command.
- powerline-go offers a performant, Golang-based alternative to Python's powerline for terminal prompts.
- Gnome now includes a system monitor extension for quick system load overviews.
- A new Gnome setting for battery charging profiles helps preserve battery health.
- Lazygit provides a terminal-based UI for git, similar to Emacs' magit.
- Neovim in Debian 13 comes with improved features like Treesitter support and OSC52 for clipboard integration.
- Bonus: Container images for all past Debian releases are available, including the very first one.