Where is Debian sources list?
The file ‘/etc/apt/sources. list’ in Debian contains the list of the ‘sources’ from which the packages can be obtained.
How do I get old Debian packages?
If you need to access one of the old distributions of Debian, you can find them at the Debian Archives, http://archive.debian.org/debian/. Releases are stored by their codenames under the dists/ directory. As time goes on we will expire the binary packages for old releases.
What is Debian 11 called?
Bullseye
Production Releases
| Version | Code name | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bullseye | 2021-08-14 |
| 10 | Buster | 2019-07-06 |
| 9 | Stretch | 2017-06-17 |
| 8 | Jessie | 2015-04-25 |
What is the latest Debian?
version 11
The current stable distribution of Debian is version 11, codenamed bullseye. It was initially released as version 11.0 on August 14th, 2021 and its latest update, version 11.1, was released on October 9th, 2021.
Where can I find sources list?
The package resource list is used to locate archives of the package distribution system in use on the system. This control file is located in /etc/apt/sources. list and additionally any files ending with “. list” in /etc/apt/sources.
Where is Debian source code?
You can usually find out the upstream source code repository URL in the file /usr/share/doc/$package_or_program_name/copyright . This file is also referenced from packages.debian.org (search for “Copyright File”).
Can I still receive support for Wheezy?
You can still receive support for Wheezy but it is going to be a lot less painful and expensive on your part to make moves to migrate to Jessie or even Stretch. On the Debian Wiki there is advice on what to do now that Debian Wheezy is EOL. You may also want to check out this entry to get more information on what to do.
How does the source list work?
The source list /etc/apt/sources.list is designed to support any number of active sources and a variety of source media. The file lists one source per line, with the most preferred source listed first. The information available from the configured sources is acquired by apt-get update (or by an equivalent command from another APT front-end).
Can I change from Wheezy to Jessie?
If you absolutely need to stay on Wheezy and cannot change to Jessie, either due to issues outlined here or because of some other limitations on your environment then you may need to change over to the archive mirrors or look into paid ELTS support. Not the answer you’re looking for? Browse other questions tagged debian or ask your own question.