The nineteenth major NetBSD release adds 64-bit RISC-V support, more Linux-compatible system calls, and numerous new device drivers.
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NetBSD, an open source operating system known for its extreme portability, has reached its 19th main version. NetBSD 11.0, released on July 30, 2026, modernizes the platform with the official entry into emerging architectures, such as the 64-bit RISC-V and Snapdragon X Elite processors. The update also introduces a cloud-oriented kernel, capable of initializing virtual instances in a fraction of a second. The jump in virtualization with the MICR…