Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS Released with Linux 7.0 Kernel in the HWE Stack
Translated by a model; the original is in Russian.
For those who keep using the long-term support (LTS) branch of Ubuntu 24.04, another point release is now out — Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS.
The release rolls up all the stable package updates that have accumulated over the past few months. This speeds up deployment on fresh installations: on first boot the system has to download fewer updates, since a large share of them is already baked into the image.
Updated hardware enablement stack
The key novelty of this release is the updated hardware enablement (HWE) stack, whose core packages are now pulled from Ubuntu 26.04. It includes the Linux 7.0 kernel and the Mesa 26.0 graphics drivers, along with the related package updates.
This lineup is aimed first and foremost at people running new hardware who want a smoother experience. It offers particular benefits to gamers and enthusiasts: the updated GPU drivers deliver higher performance and an expanded feature set.
Official flavors
Alongside the main distribution, the project's official flavors have also received the update to 24.04.5 LTS: Kubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu MATE, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Kylin, Ubuntu Studio, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, Ubuntu Cinnamon, and Ubuntu Unity.
The announcement of the Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS release has been posted to the Ubuntu mailing list.
Source: Phoronix
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