IceWM 3.9 – A Lightweight Classic Refined for the Modern Linux Desktop

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IceWM 3.9 – A Lightweight Classic Refined for the Modern Linux Desktop Table of contents:- Introduction What’s New in IceWM 3.9 Distributions That Support IceWM How IceWM Compares to Other Lightweight Window Managers IceWM in the Modern Linux Landscape Conclusion Introduction In the sprawling universe of Linux desktop environments and window managers, few projects have managed to remain both relevant and true to their original vision for as long as IceWM . First appearing in 1997, IceWM has been quietly powering desktops for users who value speed, simplicity, and a clean, distraction‑free interface. It is a stacking window manager for the X Window System , written in C++ and licensed under the LGPL. Unlike full desktop environments such as GNOME or KDE Plasma , IceWM focuses on doing one thing exceptionally well: managing windows efficiently, without unnecessary bloat. The release of IceWM 3.9 in August 2025 is a perfect example of the project’s philosophy — small, deliberate impro...
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Debian 13 Trixie in Focus

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Debian 13 Trixie in Focus

Debian 13 Trixie in Focus

Table of contents:-

Brief History

What’s New

Getting Started

Support and Community

Conclusion

Brief History

Debian has built its reputation on community-driven development and unwavering stability since its inception in 1993. Over the decades it has introduced innovations like the Advanced Packaging Tool and multi-architecture support, earning a place in servers, desktops and embedded devices worldwide.

What’s New

Debian 13 “Trixie” delivers official support for the riscv64 architecture alongside amd64, arm64, armel, armhf, ppc64el and s390x platforms, marking a milestone for open-source hardware adoption. It hardens amd64 and arm64 against ROP and COP/JOP exploits and adds Intel CET and ARM PAC/BTI protections where hardware allows. The Debian Installer and Live images now boot over HTTP on UEFI and U-Boot systems, and all architectures except i386 transition to a 64-bit time_t ABI to address the Year 2038 issue. Progress towards reproducible builds continues, and curl gains HTTP/3 support while Hunspell benefits from BDIC binary dictionary integration. Core packages have been refreshed with Linux 6.12, GNOME 48, KDE Plasma 6.3, LibreOffice 25, GCC 14.2, Python 3.13 and more, totalling 11 294 new, 42 821 updated and 9 519 removed packages.

Getting Started

To install Debian 13, download the appropriate installer images from the Debian website and follow the step-by-step instructions in the Debian GNU/Linux Installation Guide. 

Debian 13 - Installer (Boot Menu)

Debian 13 - Installer (Language Selection)

Debian 13 - Installer (Software Selection)

Debian 13 - KDE Plasma SDDM

Debian 13 - KDE Plasma Info Centre

Existing Debian 12 users can upgrade by updating APT sources to “trixie”, running apt update and performing a full upgrade with apt full-upgrade. Back up important data and review the release-notes recommendations—such as removing obsolete packages and ensuring sufficient disk space—before proceeding to minimise interruptions.

Support and Community

Official documentation, including detailed release notes and installer guides, is available on debian.org. For questions and troubleshooting, Debian provides mailing lists, IRC channels and a comprehensive support page where users can find FAQs, community forums and links to professional support services.

Conclusion

Debian 13 “Trixie” reaffirms Debian’s commitment to stability while embracing emerging architectures and security advances. Whether you’re deploying servers, developing on new RISC-V hardware or simply seeking a reliable desktop, Trixie offers a solid foundation backed by a global community.

Disclaimer

Debian and Trixie are registered trademarks of the Debian Project. This overview aims for accuracy but users should evaluate the software against their requirements and assume responsibility for any risks. Always back up critical data before installing or upgrading.

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