Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS, the newest point release for the Ubuntu 24.04 Long Term Support series, was released today. This release incorporates stable updates from the past few months, aiming to reduce the amount of package updates needed for new installations.
The update features a new Hardware Enablement (HWE) stack, drawing key packages from Ubuntu 26.04. This HWE stack includes the Linux 7.0 kernel and Mesa 26.0 graphics drivers, intended to improve performance, particularly on newer hardware. The upgraded GPU drivers are expected to benefit gamers and enthusiasts.
Alongside the standard Ubuntu release, several flavors are also available, including Kubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu MATE, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Kylin, Ubuntu Studio, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, Ubuntu Cinnamon, and Ubuntu Unity. The announcement for Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS was made on the Ubuntu mailing list.
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