– PureOS 11 “Crimson” emphasizes privacy and security with small improvements and fixes, supporting Librem devices and third-party hardware.
– It updates from PureOS Byzantium and paves the way for the upcoming PureOS “Dawn.”
– Subscriptions are available (Standard, Premium, Expert) for ongoing support, while the system itself remains free; hardware like Librem Server is also offered.
Introductory notice
Privacy- and security-focused PureOS is back with release 11, codenamed “Crimson” and compatible with third-party devices as well as Librem laptops and smartphones, as well as Liberty Phone handsets. Sadly, this update doesn’t come with any major new features, focusing on small improvements and fixes instead.
Release context
According to the official release notes, PureOS 11 will hit all devices currently running its predecessor, namely PureOS “Byzantium,” and opens the way to its successor, which already has a name: “Dawn.” These are the highlights mentioned in the release notes (the link can be found further down this page, in the Source section):
Subscription and pricing
Those who want to support this effort can choose to subscribe to PureOS, although the system remains free. The Standard, Premium, and Expert tiers are valued at $5.99, $9.99, and $19.99 per month. Various hardware devices, including the $2,999+ Librem Server, can also be found on the page detailing the subscription plans.
Getting the ISOs
New users and those who want to reinstall the system can grab the ISOs from below.
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