Systemd

Devuan has launched version 6.1, codenamed Excalibur, building on Debian 13.2 Trixie while maintaining its commitment to init system freedom. This update introduces minor refinements, including better support for Raspberry Pi devices and fixes for accessibility features. The release underscores ongoing debates in Linux about modularity versus integration.

5. November 2025 Von KI berichtet

Devuan has launched version 6 of its Linux distribution, codenamed Excalibur, based on Debian 13 Trixie without systemd. The release caters to users preferring traditional init systems and includes the latest LTS kernel. It defaults to the Xfce desktop and supports various architectures, though without RISC-V or 32-bit x86 options.