Hello everyone, Version 1.6 is an important release as it introduces several deprecations and functional changes, and it informs and prepares users about that. In my view, it is important and urgunt that Ubuntu LTS users receive this update so they aren’t caught off guard in later LTS release if BIT stops working within their setup. From my experience, Ubuntu LTS users tend to stay on their LTS version for the full five-year-support period. Version 1.6.0 was unfortunately released rather close (11 days) to Ubuntu's "Debian Import Freeze" (February 19). Two days later, version 1.6.1 followed with fixes, leaving only 9 days before the Import Freeze Deadline. Packaging in Debian was also delayed, which meant we missed the Ubuntu deadline. Fortunately, Fabio Fantoni stepped in again to handle the Debian packaging. Our last chance now is a so-called “freeze exception”: <https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/backintime/+bug/2142983> I’m not fully familiar with the decision process at Canonical, but the Ubuntu maintainer responsible is the same as for Debian. I’m unsure whether that is an advantage or disadvantage. Just wanted to keep you all updated. Fingers crossed! Best regards, Christian