Debian_Stable2Testing

BASH script to switch the Debian 13 Trixie branch from Stable to Testing.

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Important Warnings ⚠️

• Use at your own risk: I am not responsible for any issues that may arise from using this script.
• Stability vs. New Features: The Stable branch is recommended for critical servers or workstations. Use Testing only if you need newer packages and have some experience with GNU/Linux.
• Backup: Make sure to back up your important data before running the script.

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How to Use 🛠️

1. Download the files from the repository.

2. Open the terminal in the folder where the files were extracted.

3. Switch to root user:

   su
   

4. Grant execution permission to the script (recommended):

   chmod +x Stable2Testing.sh
   

5. Run the script:

   ./Stable2Testing.sh
   

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The Process 🔄

• The branch switch will take a few minutes.

• During the process, manual interaction will be required. Use:

  • TAB, space bar, arrow keys and Enter to navigate through options in the terminal.
  • If you notice anything wrong, you can interrupt the script with:

    Ctrl + C
    

• Reboot: At the end, you will be asked if you want to restart the computer. This step is essential to complete the process.

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Possible Issues and Solutions 🚨

• No graphical interface after reboot:
  Use the following command to install a new graphical interface:

  tasksel
  

  Make sure you're logged in as root or in the sudo group to execute this command.

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License 📜

Feel free to use, modify, and share this script. Contributions are welcome!

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