FreeBSD 13.4-Release Announcement

The FreeBSD Project has announced the release of FreeBSD 13.4-RELEASE on September 17, 2024. This marks the fifth release in the stable/13 branch, focusing primarily on maintenance rather than new features, with updates including bug fixes, driver enhancements, and new versions of externally maintained software. FreeBSD 13.4-RELEASE is available for various architectures, including amd64, i386, powerpc, arm, and riscv64, and can be installed via bootable ISO images or over the network. Users can also create installation media on USB drives. The release includes several image types, such as dvd1, disc1, bootonly, and memstick, each serving different installation needs. The release will be supported until June 30, 2025, while the previous version, 13.3-RELEASE, will reach its end of life on December 31, 2024. Users can download the release and access installation instructions from the FreeBSD website. The release engineering team acknowledges contributions from various organizations and individuals that supported the development of this release.

- FreeBSD 13.4-RELEASE focuses on maintenance with bug fixes and driver updates.

- It is available for multiple architectures and can be installed via ISO images or USB drives.

- The release will be supported until June 30, 2025, with the previous version reaching end of life in December 2024.

- Users can download the release and find installation instructions on the FreeBSD website.

- Contributions from various organizations aided in the development of this release.