The developers of the Raspberry Pi project have published updated builds of the Raspberry Pi OS 2024-03-15 (Raspbian) distribution, based on the package base Debian 12. Raspberry Pi 4/5 boards use the Wayfire compositing manager based on the Wayland protocol by default, while other boards use the X server with the Openbox window manager. The Pipewire multimedia server is used for audio management. The repository contains approximately 35 packages.
Three builds are available for download: a reduced version (404 MB) for server systems, a basic desktop (1.1 GB), and a full version with an additional set of applications (2.8 GB). These builds are available for both 32- and 64-bit architectures. An update has also been created for the older Raspberry Pi OS (Legacy) kernel-based edition. Linux 6.1 and package base Debian 11.
Key changes:
- Synchronization with the current package database has been completed. Debian 12.
- Core Linux updated to version 6.6.20.
- Updated firmware files for Raspberry Pi boards.
- The logic for processing audio streams has been changed - when connecting or disconnecting other audio devices, the current playback is no longer interrupted.
- Improved work with the Orca screen reader, which has been updated to version 45.
- Removed outdated fbturbo video driver.
- The standard configurator has added the ability to adjust screen resolution when working in headless mode.
- Improved handling of power button presses on Raspberry Pi 5 boards.
- Pop-up windows called from the panel have been replaced with regular windows.
- The session termination handler ensures that all user processes are closed upon logout.
- The Wayvnc VNC server has been updated and brought under systemd control, with increased compatibility with various VNC clients.
- Implemented hiding the sound indicator in the system tray if there are no sound devices.
- When performing drag-and-drop operations, a different mouse cursor is displayed.
- Added support for EEPROM update to raspi-config.
- Speed ββup menu opening for Bluetooth and network management.
- Improved display of widgets when using a dark theme.
- Improved compatibility with alternative window managers
- Chromium 122.0.6261.89 and Firefox 123 browsers have been updated.
Additionally, it can be noted that it is possible to overclock Raspberry Pi 5 boards by increasing the clock frequency of the CPU from 2.4 GHz to 3.14 GHz. Initially, the firmware did not allow increasing the frequency above 3 GHz, but in the latest firmware update this limitation has been removed and the board can now be set to values ββabove 3 GHz. Judging by user reviews, stable operation during stress testing is ensured by setting the frequency to 3.14 GHz and using active cooling. At higher values, failures begin to occur.
Source: opennet.ru
