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's final scheduled point release, 24.04.5, was released on September 10 but its x86-64 desktop installer encountered a bug that caused crashes when users chose the extended installation option. This prompted Canonical to withdraw the 24.04.5 desktop image and serve the previous 24.04.4 ISO image instead on the official download page.
The bug only affects fresh installations; existing users can update to the latest version via a full system update. Ubuntu 24.04 is expected to be the last point release of the 2024 LTS series, as the next major release, Ubuntu 26.04, is the latest long-term support (LTS) release. Ubuntu 26.04 uses Linux kernel 7.0, and upgrading a 24.04 installation to 24.04.5 also upgrades the kernel to 7.0.
HWE updates offer newer kernels and graphics support for existing LTS releases. The new Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" is nearing completion, with kernel 7.3 expected to be included. GNOME 51 and the Myna speech-to-text tool are also set to be integrated, and the release will feature updated wallpapers.
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