Debian 2.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Debian 2.2 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2003. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Debian release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Aug 2000 | — |
| End of life | 30 Jun 2003 | 23.1 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 30 Jun 2003 | over |
| Latest release | 2.2r7 · 13 Jul 2002 | final |
Where to go from 2.2
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 2.2 still safe to use?
Debian 2.2 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2003, 8,441 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Debian 2.2?
Yes — the final release (2.2r7) 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 2.2 to?
Upgrade to Debian 13, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 9 Aug 2028).