While there is no fixed schedule, a new stable Debian upgrade appears every two years or so.
Debian 11 was released in 2021, and now in 2023, we have the next major version bump, i.e., Debian 12.
Interestingly, Debian 12 has been released with about 100 known bugs, as mentioned in the release notes. So, you might want to explore the release details before upgrading or installing it.
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If you did not know, every Debian "stable" release is actively maintained and supported for at least three years. And it offers a two-year extended LTS support as a commercial offering.
Debian 12 will be supported until June 2028. You have one year to upgrade from Debian 11.
What's New in Debian 12?
Of course, with a major upgrade, you can expect package updates and obsolete/old software removed.
Similar to what we mentioned in our Debian 12 feature list, the following enhancements are included:
Not to forget, you get a new wallpaper with all the magical software updates.
Other Changes
While you can go through the release notes or the announcement post for full technical details and upgrade information, some important highlights include:
Pipewire audio server by default
Go-based packages have limited security support.
Over 9519 packages were removed because they were old/obsolete.
Debian 12 can now detect Windows 11 in a dual-boot setup.
Support for Secure Boot on ARM64 has been reintroduced.
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The ISO may not be available for download just yet; the official announcement mentions that it will be available soon.
Sourav Rudra
