Debian 13 arrives with major updates for Linux users – what's new in 'Trixie'
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- Debian 13, codenamed 'Trixie', was released on August 9 with major updates.
- No longer supports 32-bit x86 architecture, aligning with Linux kernel changes.
- Introduces support for RISC-V (riscv64) architecture and Linux kernel 6.12.
- Includes updated programming languages: Python 3.13, PHP 8.4, PostgreSQL 17, GCC 14.2, and glibc 2.41.
- Limited security support for Go and Rust ecosystems due to static linking issues.
- Recommends Firefox and Chromium for web browsers due to security concerns with others.
- Features GNOME 48 and KDE Plasma 6.3 as major supported desktops, with improvements in display and scaling.
- New 'Cereratopsian' theme based on Toy Story's Trixie.
- Apt 3.0 enhancements include colored output, new signature verification, and simplified source management.
- Security enhancements include CET, PAC, and BTI support for compatible CPUs.
- Temporary files directory (/tmp) now on tmpfs by default for improved performance.
- Available for download in multiple formats, with upcoming integration in distributions like Mint and Ubuntu.