Install specific packages from debian testing (lemm.ee)

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I have a few (~5) applications where the version in the debian stable repos is to old for me. Examples would be podman and restic. I found out that the version for testing are recent enough. Is it possible to install specific apps from testing while the default is stable?

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[-] echedeylr 2 points 1 week ago

Officially, check if it is in backports.

I can understand the urge for latest podman version, but not restic unless there is a present bug.

[-] Zenlix@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago

What are the backports? How do I find/install them?

[-] RandamuMaki@mstdn.social 1 points 1 week ago

@Zenlix @echedeylr Info on official Debian site: https://backports.debian.org/

[-] Zenlix@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago

Thanks

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