The Debian Project announced the release of Debian 12.6 on June 29, 2024, marking the fifth ISO update to its stable Debian 12 “Bookworm” series. Released four and a half months after Debian 12.5, it continues to leverage 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 point release is not a new version of Debian 12; it only updates some of the included packages. Mainly, it addresses security issues and includes some adjustments for serious problems. Security advisories have already been published separately and are referenced where available.

The new installation media eliminates the need for downloading hundreds of updates from repositories post-installation. This release is packed with a substantial 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 for miscellaneous packages. These updates enhance the stability and security of the system, addressing vulnerabilities and improving overall performance. For more information, you can visit the release announcement page.

The Debian Project has also released the tenth update of its oldstable Debian 11, Debian 11.10. It includes 62 bug fixes and 76 security updates.

Debian 12.6 Installation Images

Debian offers a variety of installation images to cater to different hardware architectures. The following ISO images are available to 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 accessible to a broader audience.

In addition, Debian 12.6 provides live images for 64-bit systems with pre-installed desktop environments, including:

• KDE Plasma 5.27.5 LTS
• GNOME 43.9
• Xfce 4.18
• Cinnamon 5.6.8
• MATE 1.26.0
• LXQt 1.2.0
• LXDE 0.10.1

How to Update to Debian 12.6

For current Debian users, it’s crucial to keep your system updated 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 are a new user looking to install Debian for the first time or an existing user aiming to keep your system secure and up-to-date, the new release includes the essential updates to ensure a smooth and efficient experience. Download the latest version today and enjoy the enhanced stability and security that Debian 12 offers.

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The sources for this article include a story from 9to5Linux.

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*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from TuxCare authored by Rohan Timalsina. Read the original post at: https://tuxcare.com/blog/debian-12-6-released-with-84-security-updates-and-162-bug-fixes/