Raspberry Pi Desktop now runs on PCs and Macs

Raspberry Pi Desktop now runs on PCs and Macs. The updated version supports x86_64 hardware, including Macs with Intel processors.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released an updated version of Raspberry Pi Desktop for PCs and Macs, based on Debian Trixie. The new version, based on Debian Trixie, brings improvements in 64-bit support, remote control tools and compatibility with x86_64 hardware. This version of Raspberry Pi Desktop is not compatible with Apple hardware with M-series processors.

The release includes 64-bit support and is not compatible with 32-bit. It includes tools such as Raspberry Pi Connect, which lets users control PCs remotely. The version can be downloaded from the official Raspberry Pi website. It is free and can be installed on internal storage. It includes a familiar desktop environment on PCs and Intel Macs. The version was released after a long wait, replacing the previous version based on Debian Bullseye.

Raspberry Pi Desktop, now available for PCs and Macs, gains support for the x86_64 architecture. This allows users with Intel devices to take advantage of the new version's improvements. The Raspberry Pi Foundation released the update after a long wait, reinforcing its intention to expand the use of the system beyond Raspberry Pi devices. The new version includes tools such as Raspberry Pi Connect, which lets users control PCs remotely, creating a familiar desktop environment on Intel machines. Raspberry Pi Desktop remains based on Debian, but now with a more up-to-date base, gaining stability and features for users who want to try the system on x86_64 devices.

Raspberry Pi Desktop expands to PCs and Macs

Previously, the operating system version was based on Debian Bullseye and worked only on Raspberry Pi devices. The previous version, which was based on Debian Bullseye, was limited to Raspberry Pi devices and did not support x86_64 architectures. Raspberry Pi Desktop is a lightweight, straightforward alternative to Windows and macOS, with a familiar interface and built-in applications. The system can run directly from a USB flash drive without changing the existing installation, or be installed on the computer's internal storage.

Raspberry Pi Desktop swaps the Debian Bullseye base for Trixie, gains 64-bit support and allows PCs to be controlled remotely. Availability in Brazil has not been confirmed, but the version is available globally.