Ubuntu Noble's likely last point release lands, then loses its desktop download
Installer bug crashes extended setups while Stonking Stingray circles ahead of October debut
Ubuntu 24.04.5, the likely final scheduled point release for the 2024 Ubuntu LTS, was released on September 10 but its x86-64 desktop installation image was withdrawn due to a bug causing the installer to crash when users selected the extended installation option. The other images and official flavors, such as Server, WSL2 image, and Netboot version, are not affected.
The issue only affects fresh installations; existing users can update to 24.04.5 via a full system update. This release is likely to be the last point release of the 24.04 LTS, as Ubuntu 26.04 is the latest LTS release. The new kernel version 7.0 comes standard with a fresh install of 24.04.5, part of Canonical's LTS Enablement stacks.
A successful installation does not guarantee every device or feature will work correctly or that later updates will offer no benefit. The release notes and security notices for 24.04.5 are available, along with the announcement of the upcoming 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" release, scheduled for September 24 with kernel 7.3.
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