CERN Shifts Accelerator Control Systems to Debian Linux

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Published: 2026-09-07
Category: science
Source: InfoQ
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CERN is migrating approximately 2,200 embedded accelerator control machines from Red Hat Enterprise Linux to Debian. This change, driven by microarchitecture mandates and Debian's x86-64 support, aims to prevent obsolescence of functional control nodes. The migration to Debian 13 is expected by Q4 2026, ensuring continued operational stability for critical infrastructure.

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