This isn't correct. We do support backported/stable versions in a separate git repository: https://gitorious.org/bitcoin/bitcoind-stable/
Debian is welcome to choose a branch and I will do what I can to ensure it receives long-term support. I would recommend using the latest release (currently 0.8.4) if possible. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-bugs-rc-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org