PureOS 11 Crimson Released with Enhanced Stability and Compatibility
Privacy-focused PureOS 11 Crimson drops with multiple changes
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The latest version of PureOS, version 11 codenamed 'Crimson', has been released, focusing on stability and compatibility improvements rather than major new features. This update is compatible with existing devices running the previous version, PureOS 'Byzantium', and sets the stage for the upcoming 'Dawn' release.
- 01PureOS 11 'Crimson' emphasizes reliability and stability, fixing issues like crashes when disconnecting external displays.
- 02The update synchronizes metapackages with Debian Bookworm, enhancing software compatibility.
- 03Improvements to the Librem 5 camera stack include bug fixes and automatic photo rotation based on the phone's orientation.
- 04Photo postprocessing now utilizes the GPU via OpenGL for better efficiency compared to the CPU.
- 05PureOS remains free but offers subscription tiers for additional support, ranging from $5.99 to $19.99 per month.
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The latest release of PureOS, version 11, known as 'Crimson', focuses on enhancing stability and compatibility rather than introducing major new features. This version is compatible with a range of devices, including Librem laptops and smartphones, as well as third-party devices. Notable improvements include fixes for crashes that occurred when disconnecting external displays on devices like the Librem 5 and Librem 11, as well as resolving hardware killswitch issues that affected the Librem 5. Additionally, the update includes several enhancements to metapackages, aligning them with Debian Bookworm, and introduces multiple improvements to the Librem 5 camera stack. Users will benefit from automatic photo and video rotation based on the device's orientation, and photo postprocessing has been optimized to use the GPU via OpenGL, making it more efficient than previous CPU-based methods. While PureOS remains free, users can support its development through subscription tiers priced at $5.99, $9.99, and $19.99 per month, with various hardware options available for purchase.
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