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A new Raspberry Pi Desktop release is finally available for x86-64

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Simon Long announced a Raspberry Pi OS release for x86-64 systems based on Debian 13 (trixie). The team previously updated the Desktop for Buster and Bullseye but lacked time to release newer versions, leading to ongoing user requests. The Desktop now runs on 64-bit Debian on amd64 architecture, replacing the older 32-bit version, as Debian no longer supports 32-bit PC architectures. This update is expected to improve compatibility with modern Intel-based Macs and PCs from the last 15 years, though Apple Silicon support remains experimental.

Key points

• Simon Long announced a Raspberry Pi OS release for x86-64 systems based on Debian 13 (trixie) in October 2026.
• The Desktop previously ran on Buster and Bullseye but was not updated due to lack of time, resulting in continuous user requests for newer versions.

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Coverage is limited to the announcement of the x86-64 release and the transition from 32-bit to 64-bit support. Specific release dates for the Desktop on newer Debian versions are not provided, and the article does not contain quotes or causal claims regarding the impact of this update.

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