The first update to the very latest stable Debian release is now available. Debian "Squeeze" 6.0.1 has been released, less than two months after the much awaited Debian 6.0 launch. It comes with a number of security updates and a series of major bug-fixes.
If you already have a Debian 6.0 install, you don't really need Debian 6.0.1 since all of the changes are available as updates in the repositories.
Because the differences are small, if you already burned Debian 6.0 CDs it's probably less of a hassle to install from those and then update the system or do a network install. If you're only now trying out the latest Debian release, then you should probably get the updated images.
"The Debian project is pleased to announce the first update of its stable distribution Debian 6.0 (codename "squeeze"). This update mainly adds corrections for security problems to the stable release, along with a few adjustments to serious problems," the official announcement read.
"Please note that this update does not constitute a new version of Debian 6.0 but only updates some of the packages included. There is no need to throw away 6.0 CDs or DVDs but only to update via an up-to-date Debian mirror after an installation, to cause any out of date packages to be updated," it continued.
You can get a full list of bug fixes in Debian 6.0.1 packages in the release notes. There is also a list of security fixes implemented in the latest update.
Debian 6.0 is the culmination of two years of development. It's the latest stable release of the popular Linux distro which emphasizes stability and strictly relies on free/open-source software.
Debian 6.0.1 is available for
download here on Softpedia.
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