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NetBSD 9.5 Released, Marking End-of-Life for NetBSD 9.x Branch
Key points
- NetBSD 9.5 is the final release from the NetBSD 9 stable branch.
- It includes selected security and stability fixes since NetBSD 9.4.
- NetBSD 9.5 is fully compatible with NetBSD 9.0.
- All NetBSD 9.x releases are now end-of-life.
NetBSD 9.5 Released
The NetBSD Project announced the release of NetBSD 9.5, which is the fifth and final update for the NetBSD 9 stable branch. This release incorporates a subset of fixes deemed important for security and stability, building upon the previous NetBSD 9.4 release from April 2024. NetBSD 9.5 maintains full compatibility with NetBSD 9.0.
End-of-Life for NetBSD 9.x
The release of NetBSD 9.5 also marks the official end-of-support for all NetBSD 9.x releases and the associated netbsd-9 branch. Users currently running on any NetBSD 9.x version are advised to update to a more recent release to continue receiving support and updates.
Upgrade Recommendations
The NetBSD Project recommends that users migrate to newer supported versions. Suggested upgrade paths include NetBSD 11.0, with NetBSD 11.1 expected later this month, or NetBSD 10.2, which is scheduled for release in the coming days. These newer branches offer ongoing maintenance and security patches.
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Reporting from
The NetBSD Project released NetBSD 9.5, the final update for the NetBSD 9 stable branch, which includes security and stability fixes. This release also signifies the end of support for all NetBSD 9.x versions, urging users to upgrade to newer releases like NetBSD 10.2 or 11.0.