FreeBSD 15.1 Beta Released For Early Testing
FreeBSD 15.1 Beta 1 has been released for early testing ahead of the expected June 2 release date. The update includes various driver improvements, particularly for WiFi and power management, as part of ongoing hardware support enhancements. While a new KDE Plasma desktop installation option was anticipated, it was not available in the beta installer despite prior expectations.
- ▪FreeBSD 15.1 Beta 1 was released on 2 May 2026 for early testing.
- ▪The release includes driver updates for better hardware support, WiFi improvements, and enhanced power management.
- ▪A planned KDE Plasma desktop installation option was not present in the beta installer.
- ▪Weekly beta releases are expected until the release candidate phase at the end of May.
- ▪FreeBSD 15.1-RELEASE is scheduled for 2 June if testing proceeds successfully.
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FreeBSD 15.1 Beta Released For Early Testing Written by Michael Larabel in BSD on 2 May 2026 at 06:53 AM EDT. 4 Comments Following last year's release of FreeBSD 15.0, FreeBSD 15.1 is working its way toward release release in June. For kicking off the release dance, FreeBSD 15.1 Beta 1 is available today for testing. FreeBSD 15.1 pulls in a number of driver updates, including for better hardware support and the various WiFi driver enhancements that have been pursued as of late along with working toward better power management. As of writing, the 15.1 release notes have yet to begin to be filled out for fully documenting the many changes being made for FreeBSD 15.1.
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