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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

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

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

Hi Mani.

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

Hello Thomas,

it worked, thanks for your prompt response.

Best Regards,
Mani

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

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.

Hello Nicolai,

Thanks for the info. much appreciated.

Best Regards,
Mani