Debian version 12.0 released: Linux kernel upgrade 6.1 makes it easier to handle non-free firmware

Debian is one of the oldest GNU/Linux distributions and is the basis for many other Linux-based operating systems, including Ubuntu, Kali, MX and Raspberry Pi OS, among others. This operating system focuses on stability and does not pursue fancy new features, so the release of new versions often takes a long time. Today, after nearly 20 months of development, the Debian 12 “bookworm” is finally released.

php editor’s latest news: Debian version 12.0 released! This release brings a major update to the Linux kernel to 6.1, making it easier to deal with non-free firmware. The updated kernel version brings better performance and security to users, while also enhancing system stability. This release will bring a smoother experience to Debian users. Let us look forward to more excellent features brought by this version!

Another big change is the new non-free firmware repository, which makes it easier to install Debian on some systems that may not be fully compatible with only free and open source firmware, without having to provide two different ISO image files. Starting with Debian 12, ISO files contain free and non-free firmware by default. Users using non-free firmware and upgrading from Debian 11 should add the new non-free firmware repository to their APT source list.

Some other changes include the reintroduction of Secure Boot on ARM64 systems, support for reading and writing APFS files (our note: Apple File System), new artwork, and new versions of desktop environments including Gnome 43, KDE Plasma 5.27, LXDE 11. LXQt 1.2.0, MATE 1.26 and Xfce 4.18.

Downloads and more information about the Debian 12.0 release can be found via the official announcement on Debian.org this morning:

https://www.php.cn/link/d9eca0697ce00e28c61e029120c518c9

There are 11,089 new packages in Debian 12, for a total package count of 64,419.

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