Debian 12.7 has just been released with major security changes and bug fixes. This update has received Linux 6.1 LTS Kernel support so that you will get updates on your Debian 12.7 until 2026. Although the update focused on system security, it includes some additional changes. Hence, as a Debian user, you must know what’s new in the latest update. So here are the brief details about Debian 12.7, also called the Bookworm update:
What’s New in the Debian 12.7 Update
The latest Debian update integrates PipWire to improve the system’s multimedia capability. Debian 12.7 has improved stability, as it has more than fifty bug fixes covering major upgrades in the system components.
These bug fixes have also covered the tools and utilities, including display drivers, PostgreSQL, Nvidia drivers, etc. Debian’s official release notes have the complete list of bug fixes.
The Debian 12.7 update supports various desktop environments, including GNOME 43.9, MATE 1.26.0, KDE Plasma 5.27.5 LTS, and LXDE 0.10.1. The “Bookworm” update mainly continues the Linux 6.1 LTS Kernel. Hence, Debian 12.7 will receive updates until December 2026. This update includes newer CPU and GPU drivers and other utilities to improve overall hardware compatibility.
The new update also includes a non-free firmware package utility that simplifies installations. Debian 12.7 can be used in different architectures because it is available for 32-bit (i386), 64-bit (amd64), AArch64 (arm64), IBM System z (s390x), and so on. Moreover, you can download the Debian 12.7 ISO image from their official website.
So, if you are a Debian user and haven’t updated your system yet, we recommend installing the update as soon as possible to improve its security. You can use Synaptic Package Manager or run the below command to upgrade the Debian “Bookworm” system:
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
