#1147590 debian-handbook: win32-loader doesn't exist in stable anymore and is about to be removed

Package:
debian-handbook
Source:
debian-handbook
Submitter:
Paul Gevers
Date:
2026-09-13 12:47:02 UTC
Severity:
normal
#1147590#5
Date:
2026-09-13 12:45:46 UTC
From:
To:
Hi,

win32-loader had an RC bug during the trixie release cycle and missed
the boat for trixie. There's an RM bug pending (#1102724) to remove it
from unstable too.

The Debian Handbook mentions win32-loader in 04_installation.xml. Might
be worth removing that paragraph or rewording it.

Paul