Reading: Debian is 33, Haiku is 25, and neither is standing still

As I read about Debian's stalwart dedication to the Linux cause and Haiku's perseverance in keeping the BeOS spirit alive, I felt a flutter of nostalgia for my own fond memories of hacking away on my BBC Micro, the ZX Spectrum, and the thrill of discovering obscure programming languages - the excitement was tempered with a hint of wistfulness for those bygone computing eras. It's as if I'd been transported back to the pubs where I spent hours swapping tales with fellow enthusiasts about the late

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https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/08/21/debian-is-33-haiku-is-25-and-neither-is-standing-still/5290144