Raspberry Pi Desktop rebased on Debian 13 Trixie for x86_64 and Mac
Key Takeaway
Raspberry Pi Desktop is now available as an ISO based on Debian 13 "Trixie" with Linux 6.12 LTS, installable on x86_64 PCs and 64-bit Macs.
Summary
Raspberry Pi Desktop, the Raspberry Pi Foundation's PC-oriented Linux distribution, has been updated to Debian 13 "Trixie." The release ships with the long-term supported Linux 6.12 LTS kernel. It targets x86_64 laptops and desktops, as well as 64-bit Intel Macs—not ARM hardware.
What changed in this release
- Base distribution: Upgraded from previous Debian release to Debian 13 "Trixie"
- Kernel: Linux 6.12 LTS series
- Architecture: x86_64 only; explicitly not for ARM
- Target hardware: Generic x86_64 PCs and 64-bit Macs (Intel-based)
Why it matters
The update brings Raspberry Pi Desktop to a current Debian foundation with an LTS kernel, which matters for users running the Pi's educational-focused desktop environment on standard PC hardware rather than Raspberry Pi boards.
Original reference: www.linuxtoday.com →