Category: Devuan
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Exploring Devuan GNU+Linux 6 “Excalibur” on Raspberry Pi 5: A First Look
The Devuan GNU+Linux community has introduced Raspberry Pi images for its latest release, Devuan 6.1, also known as "Excalibur." I tested this distribution on my Raspberry Pi 5 to explore its capabilities. Released on January 1, 2026, Devuan 6.1 is an updated version of Devuan 6.0, which was based on the recent Debian 13 "Trixie"…
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Devuan GNU+Linux 6.1 Launched: Now with Unofficial Raspberry Pi Images and a Systemd-Free Experience
The Devuan development team has announced the release of Devuan GNU+Linux 6.1, an update to their systemd-free distribution derived from Debian. This point release enhances the installation process for speech-synthesis packages and addresses a couple of bugs in the SLiM login manager. Devuan 6.1 builds on Debian 13.2 “Trixie” and is primarily a minor upgrade.…
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Devuan GNU/Linux 6.0 Launches: A Systemd-Free Distro Based on Debian 13 “Trixie”
The Devuan developers have introduced the release of Devuan GNU/Linux 6.0, a complete derivative of Debian GNU/Linux, but without the systemd init system and its associated components. This release is based on the latest Debian 13 “Trixie”, featuring support from the long-term supported Linux 6.12 LTS kernel to enhance hardware compatibility for both new and…
