Debian 12 Bookworm Released with New Features and Improved Security
The Debian Project released Debian 12 “Bookworm” on June 10, 2023. This major release includes a number of new features and improvements, as well as updated components.
Key Features
- Linux 6.1 LTS kernel: This kernel brings new and updated drivers to support modern hardware, and it will be officially supported until December 2026.
- Read/write support for APFS: This allows users to read and write files to APFS (Apple File System) drives.
- ntfs2btrfs: This tool converts NTFS drives to Btrfs file systems.
- mimalloc: This is a new malloc implementation that improves memory performance.
- ksmbd-tools: This is a new kernel SMB server that provides file-sharing services.
- merged-user root file system layout: This new layout improves performance and security
Updated components
- GNU Compiler Collection (GCC): This has been updated to version 12.2.
- Debian Med Blend distribution: This now includes a new shiny-server package that simplifies scientific web apps using the R language.
- Artwork: This has been redesigned by Juliette Taka.
Support
Debian 12 will be supported for five years, until June 2028. This means that users of Debian 12 will receive security updates and bug fixes for five years after the release date.
Debian 12 Download
Debian 12 is available for download in a variety of formats, including live images and installation images. Live images can be used to test Debian 12 before installing it, and installation images can be used to install Debian 12 on a new or existing computer.
For more information about Debian 12, please visit the following website: Debian 12
