# 323: Debian 13, NVIDIA says NO! to Backdoors, OpenSUSE Leap 16 & more Linux news

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Podcast: [This Week in Linux](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-week-in-linux-66844)
Published: 2025-08-09T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thisweekinlinux.fireside.fm/323
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## Resource

Major Linux distribution updates take center stage with the anticipated release of Debian 13 Trixie and the OpenSUSE Leap 16 release candidate. The episode also covers NVIDIA's firm stance against hardware backdoors and new developments in open-source automotive software.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Debian 13 Trixie introduces significant package updates, including Kernel 6.12 and Plasma 6 support
- Security takeaway: NVIDIA explicitly rejects the implementation of hardware backdoors or kill switches in their products
- Failure mode: The transition to 64-bit integers for time storage in Debian aims to prevent the upcoming Year 2038 bug
- Practical takeaway: OpenSUSE Leap 16.0 RC introduces a shift from AppArmor to SELinux by default
- Industry trend: The German automotive industry is increasingly investing in open-source collaboration and sovereign technology

## Topics

Debian, OpenSUSE, NVIDIA, Linux Kernel, Open Source Software, Cybersecurity, Flameshot, Mastodon, Gaming on Linux

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Debian 13 Trixie Release Details: An overview of the massive package updates in Debian 13, including RISC-V support and 2038 bug prevention.
- 4:00 — NVIDIA's Stance on Backdoors: NVIDIA addresses cybersecurity concerns by refusing to implement hardware backdoors or kill switches.
- 8:00 — OpenSUSE Leap 16.0 RC: Details on the new release candidate, including the migration from Yast to Cockpit and the switch to SELinux.
- 13:00 — Open Source in the Automotive Industry: How Germany and the automotive sector are driving open-source adoption through the Sovereign Tech Fund.
- 16:00 — Flameshot 13 Release: New features in the popular screenshot tool, including improved annotation tools and grid overlays.
- 20:00 — Tuba Mastodon Client Update: New features for the Tuba client, including an integrated app browser and improved video playback.
- 21:00 — Linux Gaming Humble Bundles: A look at the latest Warner Brothers and Co-op indie game bundles compatible with Linux and Steam Deck.

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