The Debian Project has unveiled Debian 13.2, affectionately named “Trixie,” marking the second update in the Debian GNU/Linux 13 series. This new release brings significant improvements, including 123 bug fixes and 55 security updates, enhancing the overall stability and security of the operating system.
Debian 13.2 becomes available just two and a half months after the previous release, Debian 13.1. It is the recommended version for both new installations and for users who experienced issues with earlier ISO images. By opting for this updated version, users can avoid downloading a multitude of updates post-installation.
The release includes 123 miscellaneous bug fixes alongside 55 essential security updates. Detailed notes about these changes can be found on the release announcement page.
For those interested in installing Debian 13.2, installation images are now accessible for a variety of hardware architectures, including 64-bit (amd64), AArch64 (arm64), RISC-V 64-bit (riscv64), PowerPC (ppc64el), IBM System z (s390x), and ARMhf (armhf). Users can download live versions pre-installed with desktop environments like KDE Plasma 6.3.6, GNOME 48, and others from the respective links provided.
Existing users of Debian 13 “Trixie” can easily update their systems by running sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade in a terminal or using a graphical package manager such as Synaptic Package Manager, eliminating the need for downloading new ISO images.
To verify the version of Debian currently in use, users can execute the command cat /etc/debian_version in their terminal.