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Debian 13.5 reminds Linux users why boring distributions still win https://nerds.xyz/2026/05/debian-13-5-linux-security-update/

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Debian 13.5 reminds Linux users why boring distributions still win

Debian 13.5 bundles a huge collection of security updates and bug fixes, reminding Linux users why stable, reliable distributions still matter.

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Show threadin ♥️ with PDA (and 🐧)May 16
@nixCraft good and true words!
Show threadHarald 哈拉德May 16

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#LinuxMint isn't boring ... 🤭

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Show threadKassanderMay 16
@Harald LMDE is a nice approach for sure. 😉 @nixCraft
Show threadzakiusMay 16
@nixCraft being boring is cool, but having to add alternative repos for everything you use to get the new versions is meh
on the other hand when old stuff stops working it's not cool either, I'd love some decent solution for this
Show threadCalcaneoMay 16
@nixCraft I converted to debian about 15 years ago and dunno why I didn't do it sooner (people spooking me about how "difficult" it was and "outdated"... Dunno why I listened to them.Long live Debian! 😊
Show thread180dBMay 16
@nixCraft Debian stay winning
Show threadMykMay 16
@nixCraft the best distro just keeps getting better.
Show threadNazoMay 16
@nixCraft Couldn't agree more, for the most part. Although I think the continued reliance on systemd is going to someday soon-ish become very much not a boring thing...
Show threadCount HoldemMay 16
@nixCraft MX Linux: the most 'sudo apt autoremove' ever within a week!
Show threadOlle GladsøMay 16
@nixCraft The very reasons I have stuck with Debian since Sarge and will continue to do so. Thank you for a great write up and shout out to Debian
Show threadSeth GalitzerMay 16
@nixCraft I keep thinking about switching my desktops and laptops from ubuntu to debian sid. Ubuntu just keeps getting worse and worse.
Show threadJohn QMay 16
@nixCraft Damn right. I will never stop using Debian.
Show threadNishant Neeraj AgnihotriMay 17
@nixCraft I have tested foss games on both mint and debian.
And i was impressed to see that debian was running games without any issue plus giving a better performance.
I am also thinking about shifting to debian permanently.
Show threadTomáš F.May 17
@nixCraft I just wish Debian would make its own web browser so I could get rid of Mozilla and Google—then it would be perfect 😍
Show threadJohn LighterMay 20
@tomf @nixCraft Hehe that would be nice. But I guess LibreWolf or Waterfox is not on the table for you as alternative to Firefox?
Show threadTomáš F.May 21
@John_Ligher @nixCraft Sadly is not, yeah. I like FF, still using it. But Mozilla does some wierd stuff lately and it looks like things are only going to get worse. Maybe Ladybird or some project could help..
Show threadJohn LighterMay 21

@tomf @nixCraft Same here, still using Firefox along side Waterfox. Sadly have not fully migrated yet.

Weird stuff as in changing their tone in the terms and conditions - or adding AI to firefox?

I do agree. Sadly having a hard time changing browser fully.

(I also read somewhere that Mozilla forks does not containerize unlike Chrome browsers, so it's not as safe? But I have no source on this).

I am a beginner in the privacy-thinking domain.. 😭 so many things to think about..

Show threadTomáš F.May 22

@John_Ligher @nixCraft Yeah, it's pretty problematic topic, sadly.

I do agree with Nick in his "I'm ditching Firefox & Mozilla..." video on The Linux Experiment (YT). He explains better than I could do.

Show threadJohn LighterMay 30
@tomf @nixCraft I watched the video today and got a broader understanding of the issue. He mentioned Waterfox as one alternative so I'll try to stick to use it more.
Show threadZ-Ray EntertainmentMay 17
@nixCraft I feel similar for Tumbleweed. Not necessarily a point-release, but also pretty boring. It just keeps on rollin' and doing it's job. No fuzz. Meanwhile everyone gets crazy over Arch based distros. 🤷
Show threadMrGrumpyMonkeyMay 17
@ZRayEntertainment @nixCraft I'm right there with you. I have CachyOS on my laptop so I can use it as a learning tool. I sure wouldn't recommend using Arch unless you are REALLY into tinkering with every facet of the operating system. I am quite happy with the Debian flavor in MX Linux. It's a bit janky, but it works well. I'm thinking that my next Desktop Environment is going to be plain Debian over anything Arch based.
Show threadMichielMay 18
@nixCraft I’m a huge fan of Debian. Just upgraded all my servers to 13.5 and it’s without any hiccup (the servers are on another continent, so little room for error). I prefer this so much compared to the self-flagellation incurred by installing Manjaro.
Show threadwojtek.wwMay 19
@nixCraft in my corner of the world this URL does not work, at least using this particular DNS server