{"id":1149,"date":"2024-09-13T00:16:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T00:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/ubuntu-22-04-5-lts-arrives-with-updated-linux-kernel-6-8-integration\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T06:12:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T06:12:58","slug":"ubuntu-22-04-5-lts-arrives-with-updated-linux-kernel-6-8-integration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/ubuntu-22-04-5-lts-arrives-with-updated-linux-kernel-6-8-integration\/","title":{"rendered":"Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS Arrives with Updated Linux Kernel 6.8 Integration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><p><strong>The fifth and final point release to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is now available to download.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>This update was initially scheduled for release a few weeks earlier<a href=\"https:\/\/www.omgubuntu.co.uk\/2024\/08\/final-ubuntu-22-04-point-release-delayed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> but was delayed<\/a> due to the postponement of Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS release \u2013 inevitably, the release date of this update was pushed back.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>However, it is now available for download.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS features a newly updated installer image (ISO) that encompasses all the software, security, and stability updates since the previous ISO release. This minimizes the need for additional updates post-installation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omgubuntu.co.uk\/2024\/03\/linux-kernel-6-8-new-features\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What\u2019s New in Linux Kernel 6.8? All This\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><p>A new HWE stack is included, so this installer boots Linux kernel 6.8 by default and comes with a newer set of graphics drivers than the last ISO. These are backported from the newest Ubuntu 24.04 LTS release.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>All of Ubuntu\u2019s flavors opting in for long-term support also get refreshed media. Thus, Xubuntu 22.04.5 LTS, Ubuntu Kylin 22.04.5 LTS, Ubuntu Studio 22.04.5 LTS, et al are now available.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>Already using Ubuntu 22.04 LTS?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>Don&#8217;t worry; there&#8217;s no need to download a new point release ISO and go through the process of a fresh install to access updates and fixes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>Updates such as Linux kernel 6.8 and newer graphics drivers have already been distributed to current users through standard software updates. Check and update through <em>Software Manager<\/em> if you haven&#8217;t done so yet!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>While this marks the final planned point release for the &#8216;Jammy Jellyfish&#8217; series, support for Ubuntu 22.04 continues until 2027 for desktop users, with extended security available via Ubuntu Pro after this date.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><p>Furthermore, an upgrade to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS from 22.04 LTS is feasible anytime. 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