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Debian APT to Require Rust by May 2026

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Debian's APT package manager will implement a hard requirement for Rust starting May 2026. This change, announced by developer Julian Andres Klode, will affect unofficial Debian ports that must either adopt a Rust toolchain or continue using an older version of APT. The requirement includes dependencies on the Rust compiler, standard library, and the Sequoia ecosystem.