Ubuntu 20.04.5 LTS Released with Linux Kernel 5.15 LTS from Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
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Ubuntu 20.04.5 LTS Released with Linux Kernel 5.15 LTS from Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Ubuntu 20.04.5 LTS is here a little over six months after the release of Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS, which shipped with the Linux 5.13 kernel and Mesa 21.2 graphics stack from the now obsolete Ubuntu 21.10 (Impish Indri) release.
Since the Ubuntu 20.04.4 point release is already considered outdated, Ubuntu 20.04.5 LTS is here to offer those who want to deploy the long-term supported Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) operating system on new computers a fresh installation medium that's powered by the Linux 5.15 LTS kernel from Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
UPDATE
Now, now: don’t get too excited. Ubuntu 20.04.5 LTS is a freshly-spun install image composed of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS plus all major security patches, bug fixes, and app updates issues since the release of Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS, which was back in February.
Periodic refreshes to install media are necessary as they cut down on the number of post-install updates a user has to install after (or during, as that is an option) install.