I'm looking for guidance on installing GNOME 48 on Debian 12. Is it currently possible, or should I wait for a specific update?
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Honestly, it's better not to install it on Debian 12. If you're looking for newer software, you might want to consider switching to a distribution like Fedora or Arch Linux instead. They have more frequent updates and would better suit a desktop environment.
You won't be able to install GNOME 48 on Debian 12 since Debian follows a fixed release model. The GNOME version updates aren't provided until a new stable release comes out, so you'll have to upgrade to Debian 13 to get GNOME 48 when it's available.
Why not just wait for the upcoming Debian 13? Trixie will be the new stable release and will have the updated GNOME version you're looking for.
If you’re really set on GNOME 48, your only options are to upgrade to Debian 13 when it’s released later this summer or wait until it officially becomes stable. As of now, there’s no way to run it on Debian 12.
Thanks for the advice! I’ll think about trying out Fedora.