The Debian 13 (Trixie) release has officially entered its initial freeze phase as of March 15, 2025. During this period, transition requests are no longer accepted, and maintainers of toolchain-related packages must refrain from uploads without prior approval from the release team. Any significant changes to the unstable branch should now be directed to the experimental branch.
The freeze process includes three key milestones:
1. Soft Freeze (April 15, 2025) - No new packages will be added, and migration of existing packages will be delayed.
2. Hard Freeze (May 15, 2025) - Key packages and those without autopkgtests will require a manual unblock for migration.
3. Full Freeze (TBA) - All remaining packages will require manual approval to migrate.
Efforts to reduce the number of Release Critical (RC) bugs are ongoing, with the current count showing signs of improvement. The release team encourages active participation in bug squashing sessions, which can significantly aid in reducing the RC bug tally. The next bug squashing party is planned for the end of April, and contributors are encouraged to organize their own events.
In terms of release notes, the team has noted a lack of proposals and encourages community members to submit ideas or notable mentions for inclusion. Contributions can be made by filing entries against the release-notes pseudo package or preparing merge requests on Salsa.
Additionally, users who are upgrading from the previous Debian version (Bookworm) to Trixie are invited to report any issues encountered during the process. The release team is prepared to assist with identifying problematic packages.
Finally, all package maintainers are urged to ensure their packages are in optimal condition and to remain vigilant for any release-critical bugs that may arise.
In summary, as the freeze for Debian 13 progresses, community involvement is essential for addressing bugs and preparing for a successful release. The release team, led by Paul, emphasizes collaboration and communication to ensure Trixie meets its release goals
The freeze process includes three key milestones:
1. Soft Freeze (April 15, 2025) - No new packages will be added, and migration of existing packages will be delayed.
2. Hard Freeze (May 15, 2025) - Key packages and those without autopkgtests will require a manual unblock for migration.
3. Full Freeze (TBA) - All remaining packages will require manual approval to migrate.
Efforts to reduce the number of Release Critical (RC) bugs are ongoing, with the current count showing signs of improvement. The release team encourages active participation in bug squashing sessions, which can significantly aid in reducing the RC bug tally. The next bug squashing party is planned for the end of April, and contributors are encouraged to organize their own events.
In terms of release notes, the team has noted a lack of proposals and encourages community members to submit ideas or notable mentions for inclusion. Contributions can be made by filing entries against the release-notes pseudo package or preparing merge requests on Salsa.
Additionally, users who are upgrading from the previous Debian version (Bookworm) to Trixie are invited to report any issues encountered during the process. The release team is prepared to assist with identifying problematic packages.
Finally, all package maintainers are urged to ensure their packages are in optimal condition and to remain vigilant for any release-critical bugs that may arise.
In summary, as the freeze for Debian 13 progresses, community involvement is essential for addressing bugs and preparing for a successful release. The release team, led by Paul, emphasizes collaboration and communication to ensure Trixie meets its release goals
Debian 13 Trixie freeze started
The initial freeze for the upcoming Debian 13 (Trixie) release has begun, with transition requests ceasing as of March 15th. Individuals responsible for toolchain-related packages are requested to refrain from uploading without obtaining prior approval. Significant or disruptive modifications to unstable should be submitted to experimental. The freeze comprises three key milestones: 2025-04-15 - Soft Freeze, 2025-05-15 - Hard Freeze, and TBA - Full Freeze. The list of Release Critical bugs for Trixie is showing improvement; however, the goal should be to eliminate them entirely. Participation in bug squashing sessions is highly recommended, and the preparation of release notes is also encouraged.
