{"id":4049,"date":"2026-09-05T00:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T00:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/ubuntu-24-04-introduces-split-firmware-packages-for-quicker-updates\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T00:00:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T00:00:44","slug":"ubuntu-24-04-introduces-split-firmware-packages-for-quicker-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/ubuntu-24-04-introduces-split-firmware-packages-for-quicker-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Ubuntu 24.04 Introduces Split Firmware Packages for Quicker Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Firmware updates in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS have become more efficient thanks to a new approach implemented by Canonical. The company has introduced the concept of split firmware packages, a feature initially released in Ubuntu 26.04.<\/p>\n<p>The <code>linux-firmware<\/code> package now operates as a meta-package that encompasses various individual firmware packages rather than being a monolithic bundle. While users will continue to receive the complete set of firmware, the underlying structure has changed, allowing for updates on a smaller scale.<\/p>\n<p>The firmware is now divided into 18 vendor-specific sub-packages, such as <code>linux-firmware-intel-wireless<\/code>, <code>linux-firmware-nvidia-graphics<\/code>, and several others tailored for different hardware components. This change means that when there is a minor security patch or bug fix needed, only the relevant sub-package needs to be updated, rather than downloading the entire firmware stack.<\/p>\n<p>The previous configuration bundled many closed-source binary blobs from hardware vendors \u2013 essential for the proper functioning of various components like CPUs and network cards on Linux. The introduction of sub-packages means users can uninstall unnecessary firmware to free up space or manage system security better. For example, if certain firmware is not needed for a machine&#8217;s current setup, it can be removed without impacting essential functionality.<\/p>\n<p>This redesign is a response to feedback and aims to minimize both the overall download size and the frequency of updates, thus alleviating pressure on Canonical&#8217;s update infrastructure. 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