Differecne between Bookworm 08/2025 default and lite

[Manikandan_pilz]

Hello ,

I am trying to update my revolution pi connect + to the latest Bookworm 08/2025 version.
Can you please share the difference between the the default and lite two version , which would help me in choosing the right one for my application.


Best Regards,
Mani

[tboehler]

Hi Mani!

The default image is everything the lite image is but also includes a desktop GUI. For the exact difference, here is the part of the recipe for the default image we use for debos when creating our images: https://gitlab.com/revolutionpi/debos-b ... fault.yaml. This only includes what is installed on top of the lite image to make a default image.

If you're unsure which one you need, I suggest installing the lite image and upgrading to the default image by installing the package "revpi-ui" through "sudo apt install revpi-ui" or through Cockpit. You then functionally upgraded a lite image to a default image on your device.

So, if you don't need a GUI, choose the lite image. If you do need a GUI, the default image is the way to go.

Hope it helps!
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any more questions.

All the best
Thomas

[Manikandan_pilz]

Hello Thomas,

Thanks for the swift response.
I have two devices, i have installed default and lite version on them.
I have tried to connect the device with the VNC. none of them getting connected , getting a timeout error.

As per one of the post form the forum , i tried to run

• sudo systemctl enable vncserver-x11-serviced.service
  sudo systemctl start vncserver-x11-serviced.service

No error or warning after running these command.

Kindly help me in resolve this issue.


Best Regards,
Mani

[tboehler]

Hi Mani.

Upon installing the package "realvnc-vnc-server" the terminal should have shown a message like this in the installation logs:

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Installed firewalld service configuration. To enable access to VNC services from the public zone, use the following commands:
For VNC Server in Service Mode:
  firewall-cmd --zone=public --permanent --add-service=vncserver-x11-serviced

This is now required as we're shipping a firewall starting with the bookworm 08/2025 image.

Make sure to run this command with "sudo" prefixed to it and the connection should succeed.

You can also do this through cockpit by selecting Networking -> Firewall -> Edit rules and zones -> Add services and search for "vncserver-x11-serviced".

[Manikandan_pilz]

Hello Thomas,

it worked, thanks for your prompt response.

Best Regards,
Mani

[Manikandan_pilz]

Hello Thomas,

As the new image Bookworm (082025) image on RevPi connect+ works well.

We would like to make a business justification to go ahead for the one of the option given below

1. With the existing RevPi Connect+ hardware with the newer Or
2. Newer RevPi Connect 5 ( to gain more RAM and other connectivity features) with the latest OS.

To make this business justification : can you please help me with the below queries

1.End of support for RevPi Connect+ Product ?
2.End of Production of RevPi Connect+ Product ?
3.Are there any newer OS for the release for the RevPi Connect+ ? if yes please advice the timeframe.

Best Regards,
Mani

[nicolaiB]

Hi Mani

1.End of support for RevPi Connect+ Product ?
2.End of Production of RevPi Connect+ Product ?
3.Are there any newer OS for the release for the RevPi Connect+ ? if yes please advice the timeframe.

1: There aren't any plans discontinue the SW support for Connect+. They will remain supported until at least Debian Forky or longer if possible (performance wise).

2: RevPi Connect+ is only produced on special demand. Connect S can be used as drop in replacement with current OS versions

3: For all ever produced RevPi (except the first Core generation) there is support in the current image (08/2025)

Depending on your use case a Connect 4 or 5 might be a better fit, if you need more memory (Connect 4 up to 8 GB, Connect 5 on request up to 16 GB). With Connect 5 there is also the option to have up to 64 GB of eMMC on request.

[Manikandan_pilz]

Hello Nicolai,

Thanks for the info. much appreciated.

Best Regards,
Mani