![]() Desktop updates bring new features, hardware support is improved thanks to the inclusion of a newer Linux kernel and easier access to non-free drivers, and developers get access to tens of thousands of updated packages. In summary, Debian 12 is a big uplift to this iconic Linux distro. Big font updates, including Google Fonts.In particular Ubuntu is often ahead of Debian on core packages like libc6. A syslog daemon is no longer installed by default Unfortunately there is no direct mapping /etc/debianversion as mentioned in Jacob's answer gives a rough idea but it only really reflects one package and said package is a package that is locally modified in Ubuntu so won't be automatically pulled in from Debian. ![]() GRUB bootloader no longer runs os-prober by default.Theme-wise Debian 12 uses Adwaita which has undergone some notable refinements since the Debian 11 release, which upgraders will likely appreciate. New “ Emerald” artwork us used throughout the OS, including at the boot screen, the installer, desktop wallpaper, and documentation. Other updated desktop environments are available, including KDE Plasma 5.27, LXDE 11, LXQt 1.2.0, MATE 1.26, and Xfce 4.18. The standard ISO of Debian 12 uses GNOME 43 as its default desktop environment (if using this Pipewire and WirePlumber are also used). Mozilla Firefox ESR and Files 43 in Debian 12ĭebian 12 includes LibreOffice 7.4.5.1, Evolution 3.46.4-2, Transmission 3.0, and Mozilla Firefox ESR tooling and notable development package updates available include Nginx 1.22, Emacs 28.2, PHP 8.2, systemd 252, Python 3.11.2, Perl 5.36, and Vim 9.0. Preamble out of the way, let’s dive in to discover what’s new and improved in Debian 12. It’s this which enables Debian to serve as the foundation for other Linux distributions, like Ubuntu. The community of experienced developers who work on Debian place considerable emphasis on quality control, continuity and compatibility. In some ways this makes Debian the least exciting Linux distro -woah, before you scroll down to call me creative if demeaning names in the comments, that’s kinda its USP: it doesn’t change things for changes’ sake. ![]() It’s the stable series successor to Debian 11 ‘Bullseye’ which saw release back in 2021.ĭebian is synonymous with stability and predictably – arguably its USPĭebian is, of all the Linux distributions I’ve ever used, the one synonymous with stability, predictability, and reliability. The latest version of this iconic and influential Linux distribution has been in development for 2 years. Debian 12 ‘Bookworm’ has been officially released and is available to download. ![]()
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