NetBSD 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
NetBSD 2 reached end of life on 21 Aug 2008. It no longer receives security fixes.
6,562 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to NetBSD 11. Check your versionuname -r
Support timeline
Official dates from the NetBSD release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Dec 2004 | — |
| End of life | 21 Aug 2008 | 18.0 years ago |
| Active support ended | 23 Dec 2005 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.1 · 2 Nov 2005 | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: NetBSD 11.
The newest actively supported branch is NetBSD 11 (latest release 11.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is NetBSD 2 still safe to use?
NetBSD 2 reached end of life on 21 Aug 2008, 6,562 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download NetBSD 2?
Yes — the final release (2.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade NetBSD 2 to?
Upgrade to NetBSD 11, the newest actively supported branch.