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On May 19, 2026 the OpenBSD project released version 7.9, announcing a suite of updates that expand the operating system’s security, performance, and hardware support.

What Happened

The official OpenBSD 7.9 release notes list a number of changes. New kernel modules have been added, and several libraries have been updated. The release also includes enhanced support for modern hardware, with new drivers and improved compatibility. The project’s website provides the full changelog and download links for the new release.