Category: Hwe
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Ubuntu 24.04.3 HWE Stack: A Game-Changer with Major Mesa Upgrade
Existing users of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS are set to receive an updated hardware enablement (HWE) stack this month, ahead of the anticipated release of Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS scheduled for next month. Canonical regularly backports newer Linux kernels and graphics drivers from interim releases to its long-term support versions, maintaining the relevance and performance of older…
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More Frequent Intel GPU Updates for Ubuntu LTS Users: What to Expect
This week marks the release of Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, the first point release to feature an updated hardware enablement (HWE) stack. The HWE aims to backport newer Linux kernel and Mesa GPU drivers to LTS users, enhancing compatibility with the latest hardware. A key proposal from Canonical engineer Shane McKee suggests expanding Ubuntu’s HWE updates…
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Unveiling the Upgrade to Linux Kernel 6.5 for Ubuntu 22.04 Users
You can now upgrade to Linux kernel 6.5 in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS — no PPAs, additional repos, or edge packages required. Ubuntu routinely back-ports newer Linux kernels from “interim” releases to its latest long-term support release. The Linux 6.5 kernel from Ubuntu 23.10, released back in October, is the latest version to get the treatment.…
