Debian 13.6.0 - Stable to Sid Migration

[n9nu]

Hi

Upgrading to Debian Forky [14] will be just about the same as other recent new releases [11 to 12, 12 to 13, etc.]. I didn't know how much experience you have with Debian so I just thought I would post this.

Debian uses a 'rolling release' type of updating or versioning structure which allows you to update to the absolute latest versons of the packages you have installed when uploaded to the Sid repos. The Debian developmental release is always referred to by it's code name of 'Sid'.

If you wish youu can always update to Sid by editing your /etc/apt/apt.sources file so it points to the Sid file repositories. After that you will be able to 'apt update' via a terminal or through the 'Discover' GUI app. Updates are relased just about every day or few days.

I haven't had a single issue that resulted in a re-installion in whole or in part situation. Some very minor 'inconveniences' issues that are addressed promptly is all I have experienced since 2022. I guess it's luck lol. It is remarkably very stable for a developmental version......much more than it's counterpart OS Win11 which had a whopping 700+ security violations/flaws/bugs which were supposedly addressed in their monthly July 'Tuesday' update or patch. .

You can directly download the daily and/or weekly .ISO images when needed. The daily ISO image is a CD sized file [~ 6xxMB] while the weekly ISO has the larger DVD sized file [~ 3.8GB]. Blue Ray and other sized files are available as well. This would let you [if you wish] install or re-install Debian Sid from scratch and/or perform an in place upgrade w/o loosing your data..much like that other popular OS

I will upload my somewhat lengthtly however very easy to follow and complete how-to's for installing Sid from scratch and for migrating to Sid from a current stable install.

I am on here very frequently [unfortunately with a new account] so I am happy to help with anything Linux.


Tim Dickerson, PhD., CEM
ARS: N9NU


P.S. Just FYI for the long time members - I could not re-activate my older account which goes back 15+ years, thus my new one. I haven't a clue [nor does anyone else] on how it got deep-sixed so I had to re-register. Damn.

 

[kc1di]

Hello @n9nu,
Welcome back to the forum I guess. You mentioned you had a new account so I'm assuming you've been here before. Nice to have you here in any event from another ham, KC1DI - Mostly morse
enjoy!

 

[n9nu]

Hey. @kc1di

Tnx for the 'welcome me back' there. Yeah I used to have the site: linux-4-hams.net & n9nu.net about 20 years ago however I was stupid enough to let those domains expire.

I have 3 new ones and will be hosting them myself. The Linux amateur radio site will be: 'n9nu.us' and it will be up within a week from today.

I inquired into getting a TLD with '.ham' or '.ars' however I was looking at well over $10,000. I said hell no. I knew it would expensive however dodnt think it would be in the 5 digit range. Perhaps we all [ham radio operators] should start some petition or something to get our domain eh.. Lol

I love A1A. I have been an extra class op since '87 [last year of high school] and fell in love with CW immediately. 12 and 17 are my favorite bands. 24.895-24.925 and 18.080-18.140 is where I hang out.

As far as Linux, I have been using it since 97 w/ Red Hat 3.0. I then went around with distros for 10 years and lthen ended up settling on Debian. I have some of my own software to host so others may enjoy them; logging, rig control, & APRS apps packaged as Flatpacks and binaries for Debian, Arch & *buntu. The source is the usual .tar.gz. Coded in: QT, C++, Python, QML and QT Widgets.


Tnx agn
73's from 9 land

...de
Tim Dickerson
ARS N9NU

 

[darry1966]

Welcome aboard.

 

[kc1di]

@ N9NU, keep up the good work. I've been a ham since 1966 and I'm and Extra also most of my time has been with CW qrp. I'm now retired and living in a senior community with no ability to get on the air. But still listen every once in a while. spent 11 years doing Morse in the military. Then went back to school and have been back here in Maine for 40 odd years. Started with Linux back in 1995 or so with slackware. Today I have other battles to fight was diagnosed with Leukemia 4 year ago and it went acute last year did 6 months of Chemo then had a bone marrow transplant last Sept. And it seems to be going well right now. In any event will look forward to seeing your new site.

73
Dave kc1di
P.S. I got lazy and use MX now but still love Debian.

 

[KGIII]

with no ability to get on the air

I've heard of some pretty creative solutions for this problem. There are antennas you can make with just proper lengths of wire. They're not optimal, but they're available -- and I'm sure you'd know more about them than I do.

Yes, I'm suggesting you be crafty and sneaky.

I wonder how much radio traffic you have in your area? Could you hit a repeater with a handheld?

At my height, if I'm outside, I can hear a repeater that's all the way down in New Sharon. I don't know if my broadcasting would reach it, but I doubt it. It'd be unlawful for me to check.