Category: Ubuntu 24.04 Lts
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Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS Released: Now Featuring Linux Kernel 6.11 for Enhanced Performance
After a brief delay, Canonical has released Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, available for download and featuring the Linux kernel 6.11. This release also includes the Mesa 24.2 graphics stacks, taken from the newer Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) version. Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS acts as the second point release for the long-term supported Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat),…
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Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS Now Ready for Download: What’s New?
The Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS release is now available for download, one week later than originally scheduled. This release serves as the second point release in the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS series and includes a collection of security, bug fixes, and software updates that have been implemented since the previous point release in August 2024. In addition…
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Ubuntu 24.04.2 Release Delayed: What You Need to Know
Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, which was anticipated to be released soon, has been delayed by one week due to an unexpected issue. This delay was announced by Canonical’s Utkarsh Gupta, who indicated that some of the Ubuntu 24.04.2 images, particularly for the various flavors, were built without the new Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel (Linux 6.11). It’s…
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Ubuntu 24.04.2 Set to Launch on February 13 with Linux Kernel 6.11
Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS is set to be released on February 13th, coinciding with Valentine’s Day. Canonical’s Florent Jacquet announced the date on the Ubuntu Developer mailing list, reminding developers to limit non-essential package uploads to ensure smooth testing and preparation for this release. Typically, point releases do not introduce new features but instead offer significant…
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KDE Neon 6.2 Released: Experience KDE Plasma 6.2 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
The development team responsible for the KDE neon rolling release distribution announced the launch of KDE neon 6.2, now based on the newest Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) series of operating systems. KDE neon is built on a long-term supported Ubuntu release and features the latest KDE software alongside the Plasma desktop environment. This distribution…
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KDE Neon Users: Upgrade to Ubuntu 24.04 Now Available!
KDE neon users now have the opportunity to upgrade and base their systems on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. For those who may not be aware, KDE neon is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu and serves as a kind of reference platform for the KDE Plasma desktop environment. It comes in several editions: User, Testing, Unstable,…
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Critical Bug Halts Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Upgrades: What You Need to Know
Last week, the first point release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS was made available, with upgrades from Ubuntu 22.04 LTS to the new version officially supported. However, these upgrades were problematic for some users, whether on Ubuntu server or desktop versions. In response, Canonical has temporarily halted upgrades to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS from Ubuntu 22.04 LTS…
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: First Point Release Now Available for Download
After a two-week delay, the first Ubuntu 24.04 LTS point release is now ready to download. The first point release delivers an updated ISO, and sees direct upgrades from Ubuntu 22.04 LTS enabled. Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS amalgamates all the bug fixes, security patches, kernel enhancements, and software updates issued since its initial launch in April…
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Delay Announced: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS First Point Release Pushed Back by Two Weeks
The initial point release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS will not launch this week as previously scheduled. The Ubuntu development team had planned to release Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS on Thursday, August 19th. However, the release has been delayed due to the discovery of several significant upgrade bugs. The new release date for Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS is…
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Ubuntu Rushes to Implement AppArmor Fix for Flatpak App Startup Issues
The recent update to AppArmor to remedy issues with 3rd-party apps being unable to run on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (due to its security hardening) inadvertently prevents a fleet of popular Flatpak apps from running either. The Telegram Desktop, KeePassXC, and Steam clients are among Flatpak apps users have reported issues with, seemingly due to the…