Ubuntu 24.04.1 Point-Release Postponed to Late August

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Aug 13, 2024,
updated Aug 14, 2024

Quoting: Ubuntu 24.04.1 Point-Release Postponed to Late August —

The Ubuntu Release Team has announced a postponement of the first point release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, pushing back the rollout from the originally scheduled date of August 19 to August 29.

This delay addresses several high-impact bugs discovered during the final testing phase, ensuring a smooth upgrade from the earlier 22.04 LTS version.

Ubuntu’s first LTS point release, such as 24.04.1, typically marks the time when users of the previous long-term support version are encouraged to upgrade. It’s strongly recommended not to upgrade before then, as you risk breaking the system.

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Also:

• Ubuntu Linux 24.04.1 delayed

  The anticipated first point-release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, crucial for enabling release upgrades from earlier versions, has been officially delayed. Initially scheduled for August 19, the update has been pushed back to August 29 due to the discovery of several high-impact issues during the final stages of preparation. This delay will affect users planning to upgrade from the previous LTS version, who are advised to wait until these issues are resolved to ensure a smooth transition.

  Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, has not specified the exact nature of the issues but emphasized that the delay is a precaution to maintain stability and security. The development team is actively working on fixes, and further updates are expected as the new release date approaches.

OMG Ubuntu:

• First Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Point Release Delayed By 2 Weeks - OMG! Ubuntu

  Ubuntu developers had been aiming to get Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS out of the door on Thursday, August 19th but has had to postpone the release due to a number of ‘high-impact upgrade bugs’ being discovered.

  As a result, Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS is now due for release on Thursday, August 29th.

  Anyone already using Ubuntu 24.04 LTS won’t be affected by this delay.

  Ubuntu point releases are an important part of an LTS in that they periodically refresh the installer image (ISO) to integrate all of the bug fixes and upgrades issued as over-the-air software updates since release (saving time for those who install it).

Also here:

• Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS Release Delayed: What You Need to Know

  The Ubuntu Release Team recently announced a two-week delay for the release of Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS, codenamed "Noble Numbat".