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Debian 13: My list of new features

11 days ago
  • #Debian
  • #Linux
  • #Software
  • Debian 13 introduces new features like wcurl for easier URL downloads without remembering parameters.
  • HTTP/3 support in curl is now available, making Debian the first stable Linux distribution to offer this feature.
  • systemd soft-reboot allows for a faster userspace-only reboot, skipping the kernel reboot when unnecessary.
  • The new apt --update option combines cache updating and package upgrading/installation into a single command.
  • powerline-go offers a more performant, Golang-based alternative to the Python powerline prompt.
  • Gnome System Monitor Extension provides a quick overview of system load directly from the top bar.
  • Gnome settings now include a battery charging profile option to help preserve battery health.
  • Lazygit offers a terminal-based UI for git, similar to Emacs' magit, for non-Emacs users.
  • Neovim in Debian 13 comes with improvements like Treesitter support, better spellchecking, and OSC52 support.
  • Bonus: Usable container images for all past Debian releases, including the very first one, are now available.