Debian Installer Adds Systemd‑boot Support – What It Means for Linux Booting
Debian developer Luca Boccassi announced that the Debian installer will support systemd‑boot, initially available only in expert mode, with plans to open it to all users after thorough testing and UEFI Secure Boot integration, while GRUB remains the default bootloader, expected in Debian 13 “Trixie” around 2025.
Debian Installer Support for systemd‑boot
Debian developer Luca Boccassi announced that the Debian installer (debian-installer) is being updated to allow the use of the systemd‑boot EFI boot manager.
Current implementation
The initial patch series enables systemd‑boot only when the installer is started in expert mode .
In this mode the installer presents an additional boot‑loader choice; the traditional GRUB remains the default for normal installations.
Future plans
After extensive testing and once integration with UEFI Secure Boot is completed, the systemd‑boot option is intended to become available to all users.
GRUB will continue to be shipped as the default boot loader in Debian.
Release schedule
The changes are slated to be included in Debian 13, codename “Trixie”, expected around 2025.
Technical background
systemdis a modern init system that also provides the systemd‑boot EFI boot manager, known for low overhead and fast boot times. GRUB (GNU Grand Unified Bootloader) is the current default boot loader in Debian, offering a menu for selecting operating systems and kernel parameters.
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