Debian News
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments and updates from the Debian Linux distribution.
Droidian Breathes New Life into the Galaxy Note 9
Russell Coker, a technical journalist, explores the potential of running Droidian, a Debian-based Linux distribution, on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. He shares his experiences, insights, and challenges faced during the installation and testing process.
Debian Packages Get a Makeover: Orphans Find New Homes on Salsa
Petter Reinholdtsen, a dedicated Debian contributor, has been on a mission to migrate orphaned Debian packages to Git repositories on the Salsa platform. In just 9 days, he has managed to move 10% of the 438 packages lacking version control, with more work to be done.
Debian Installer Gets Netplan Integration
The Debian Installer team has been working to integrate Netplan, the declarative network configuration tool, into the standard Debian installation process. This allows for a smooth transition to a Netplan-configured system right from the installation.
Emoji-Filled C Code: A Surprisingly Functional Approach
Veteran Linux journalist Russell Coker shares his foray into using emojis in source code, inspired by the XKCD comic 'Code Quality.' Discover how this unique coding style can capture the reader's attention and potentially enhance error messaging.
Reproducible and minimal source-only tarballs
The author describes his practical experiments with reproducible release artifacts, following up on his earlier thoughts that led to discussion and a patch to make Guix tarballs reproducible.
Fixing the Mailman3-Web Error When Upgrading to Bookworm
A software developer from the Daionet blog has discovered a solution to the Mailman3-Web error that occurs when upgrading from Bullseye to Bookworm. Their article provides a step-by-step guide to resolving the issue.
Diffoscope 264 Brings Improved Handling of Corrupted Zipfiles
The latest release of the popular diffoscope tool, version 264, introduces several key improvements to enhance its performance and capabilities for software developers.
Russell Coker Outlines His Approach to Licensing Content for AI Training
Russell Coker, a prominent Debian developer, has shared his perspective on how he plans to handle the licensing of his blog content for use in AI training datasets. His approach aims to balance legal rights with practical realities.
Backup Your Internet Connection with Recursive DNS
Discover how one developer implemented a reliable local recursive DNS server to ensure internet connectivity, even in the event of a primary network outage.
Arch Linux Reaches 100% Reproducibility and More Reproducibility News
Discover the latest developments in the world of reproducible builds, from Arch Linux achieving 100% reproducibility to new research on improving software supply chain security.
How a Chance Discovery Exposed a Widespread Vulnerability in Debian's OpenSSL
Technical journalist Matt Palmer shares his firsthand account of how his work with GitHub uncovered the infamous Debian weak keys vulnerability, a security flaw that shook the software industry.
Unleash the Power of Python Dataclasses for Debian Packaging
Discover how Bastian Blank, a Debian developer, has leveraged Python dataclasses to streamline the handling of the Debian's unique Deb822 format, making it more accessible for software developers.
My Debian Activities in March 2024
In this article, the author provides an overview of their various Debian activities in March 2024, including work as a Debian FTP master, Debian LTS and ELTS contributor, and package maintainer for Debian Printing, Astro, IoT, and Mobcom.
Behind the Scenes: Debian Developer Tackles Software Freedom
In this month's update, a Debian developer shares their journey working on various open-source projects and advocating for software freedom.
Securing the Guardian's Workflow with Qubes OS
The Guardian's engineering team shares their experience setting up SecureDrop Workstation, a secure document processing system built on Qubes OS.
Netplan v1.0 Brings Stability and New Features to Linux Networking
As the maintainer and lead developer for Netplan, Lukas Märdian announces the general availability of Netplan v1.0, a major release that focuses on stability and introduces exciting new networking capabilities.
Debian's Dedication to Security: The Secure Foundation for Docker Developers
Discover how Debian's focus on security and engineering excellence makes it a robust foundation for Docker developers, and learn why open source is a security solution, not a problem.
Uncovering the Depths of the XZ Vulnerability: A Journalist's Investigation
In a shocking discovery, software developer Joey Hess uncovers the potential for a far-reaching attack involving the XZ compression library, beyond the initial SSH backdoor incident. Read on for an in-depth analysis of the looming threat and the steps being taken to address it.
