Debian 1.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Debian 1.3 reached end of life on 8 Dec 1998. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Debian release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 2 Jul 1997 | — |
| End of life | 8 Dec 1998 | 27.7 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 8 Dec 1998 | over |
| Latest release | 1.3.1 r.6 · 3 Feb 1998 | final |
Where to go from 1.3
Recommended target: Debian 13 (supported until 9 Aug 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Debian 13 (latest release 13.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Debian 1.3 still safe to use?
Debian 1.3 reached end of life on 8 Dec 1998, 10,106 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Debian 1.3?
Yes — the final release (1.3.1 r.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Debian 1.3 to?
Upgrade to Debian 13, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 9 Aug 2028).