# Debian Replacing GNU Coreutils with Rust Clones?

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Podcast: [The Lunduke Journal of Technology](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lunduke-journal-of-technology-4270161)
Published: 2026-07-07T13:07:53+00:00
Episode link: https://lunduke.substack.com/p/debian-replacing-gnu-coreutils-with
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Is Debian going the way of Ubuntu, dropping tested code in favor of untested Rust clones? It's looking that way.NeXTStep, Emacs, & Desqview/X Walls: https://lunduke.substack.com/p/vim-beats-emacs Get on The Wall with a Massively Discounted Lifetime Sub: https://lunduke.substack.com/p/50-off-yearly-and-massively-discounted More from The Lunduke Journal: https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

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