The Debian project announced the release of Debian 12.6 on June 29, 2024, which is the fifth ISO update to the stable Debian 12 “Bookworm” series. Four and a half months after the release of Debian 12.5, it continues to benefit from the Linux kernel 6.1 LTS series, which is supported until December 2026.
What's new in Debian 12.6?
It is important to note that this release is not a new version of Debian 12; it only updates some of the included packages. It mainly addresses security issues and includes some tweaks for critical issues. Security advisories have already been published separately and can be consulted when available.
The new installation media eliminates the need to download hundreds of updates from repositories after installation. This release contains a large number of updates and fixes, ensuring a smoother and more secure user experience.
In total, Debian 12.6 includes 84 security updates and 162 bug fixes in various packages. These updates enhance the stability and security of the system, address security vulnerabilities and improve overall performance. For more information, you can visit the release announcement page.
The Debian project has also released the tenth update to its old stable version of Debian 11, Debian 11.10. The update includes 62 bug fixes and 76 security updates.
Debian 12.6 installation images
Debian provides a variety of installation images to suit different hardware architectures. The following ISO images are available for download:
64-bit (amd64) 32-bit (i386) PowerPC 64-bit Little Endian (ppc64el) IBM System z (s390x) MIPS 64-bit Little Endian (mips64el) MIPS 32-bit Little Endian (mipsel) MIPS Armel ARMhf AArch64 (arm64)
These installation options ensure compatibility across a wide range of systems, making Debian 12.6 available to a wider audience.
Additionally, Debian 12.6 provides live images for 64-bit systems with pre-installed desktop environments, including:
How to update to Debian 12.6
For existing Debian users, it is essential to update your system to benefit from the latest security patches and improvements. You can update your Debian installation by running the following commands in a terminal:
$sudo apt update &&sudo apt full-upgrade
Alternatively, you can use a graphical package manager such as Synaptic Package Manager to perform the update.
Conclusion
Debian 12.6 brings essential updates and bug fixes to the Debian 12 “Bookworm” series. Whether you’re a new user looking to install Debian for the first time or an existing user looking to keep your system secure and up to date, the new release includes essential updates to ensure a smooth and efficient experience. Download the latest release today and enjoy the improved stability and security that Debian 12 offers.
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Sources for this article include a story from 9to5Linux.
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