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# Debian 12 "Bookworm" Has Landed
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/debian-12-release/
- Published: 2023-06-10T13:53:58.000Z
- Updated: 2023-06-10T13:53:58.000Z
- Description: Debian's next big release is here. Learn more about it.
- Author: Ankush Das
- Tags: Distribution Releases, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15

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.

💡

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?

![debian 12](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/Debian-desktop-overview-mode.png)

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](https://itsfoss.com/debian-12-features/), the following enhancements are included:

- **Updated Installer**
- **Linux Kernel 6.1**
- **PipeWire by default**
- **New wallpaper**

**Suggested Read** 📖

[Debian 12 ‘Bookworm’ New Features and Release DateDebian 12 is due for release soon. Learn more about its features and the release date.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/debian-12-new-features.png)](https://itsfoss.com/debian-12-features/)

### Installer Upgrades

![debian 12 installer](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/Debian_12_F_2.png)

Every distro focuses on improving the installation experience for new users. And it was time Debian stepped up.

The better handling of non-free firmware on Debian 12 is one of the highlights that should improve the onboarding experience.

In addition, there are many under-the-hood improvements including hardware compatibility upgrades.

### Linux Kernel 6.1

![debian 12 neofetch](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/neofetch.png)

Debian 12 features [Linux Kernel 6.1](https://itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-1-is-now-an-lts-version/), which is an LTS version.

The kernel comes baked in with Rust's experimental support, AMD hardware optimizations, and improved ARM support.

### Desktop Environment & Software Upgrades

Debian 12 ships with [GNOME 43](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-43-release/), [KDE Plasma 5.27](https://itsfoss.com/kde-plasma-5-27-release/), LXDE 11, LXQt 1.2.0, MATE 1.26, and [XFCE 4.18](https://itsfoss.com/xfce-4-18-release/).

The new desktop environment versions should improve the desktop experience along with the essential application updates that include:

- GIMP 2.10.34
- Perl 5.36
- [Vim 9.0](https://itsfoss.com/vim-9-0-release/)
- OpenJDK 17

![debian 12 wallpaper new](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/desktop-debian-12.png)

Not to forget, you get a new wallpaper with all the magical software updates.

## Other Changes

![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/pipewire.png)

While you can go through the [release notes](https://www.debian.org/releases/bookworm/amd64/release-notes/?ref=itsfoss.com) or the [announcement post](https://www.debian.org/News/2023/20230610?ref=itsfoss.com) 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.

📋

The ISO may not be available for download just yet; the official announcement mentions that it will be available soon.

[Download Debian 12](https://www.debian.org/distrib/?ref=itsfoss.com)

*Debian 12 is a nice upgrade with [some issues to be aware of](https://www.debian.org/releases/bookworm/amd64/release-notes/ch-information.en.html?ref=itsfoss.com#systemd-resolved). Have you upgraded already? Let me know your thoughts on the same.*