Debian GNU/Linux 9 "Stretch" Installer RC2 Is Out, Now Supports Linux Kernel 4.9

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  • Post Updated: April 3, 2024

Debian Project’s Cyril Bruleboi has announced today the availability of the second RC (Release Candidate) version of the Debian GNU/Linux 9 “Stretch” Installer system.

Coming approximately two and a half weeks after the release of the first RC build, Debian GNU/Linux 9 “Stretch” Installer RC2 appears to come with fewer improvements, but some of them are quite exciting. For example, the kernel was bumped from the deprecated Linux 4.8 branch to the long-term supported Linux 4.9 series, and a major update of the os-prober utility is now included.

“This component is responsible for finding other operating systems so that entries can be added to the bootloader’s menu. This update should fix serious bugs, some of which leading to file system corruption, but might also trigger some regressions. As usual, running ‘reportbug … (read more)

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