Description

Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS Noble Numbat is a point release for the Desktop edition, published for 64-bit PCs and available across the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS architecture set. It targets desktop users who want a current long-term support base with refreshed installation media and the stability of the Noble Numbat series. Related builds include Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS Server 64-bit and the ARM64 Desktop release.

This update carries the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS stack forward with a newer hardware enablement baseline, including the Linux 6.8 kernel, systemd v255, Netplan 1.0, and the GNOME 46 desktop environment. The release also reflects Ubuntu Desktop changes such as the modernized installer flow, the default minimal installation option, the Ubuntu App Center, and updated core applications like Firefox, LibreOffice, and Thunderbird. For installations and upgrades, the refreshed media is intended to improve compatibility on newer systems while preserving the same Noble package base and long support window. Users upgrading from earlier 24.04 point releases can also review Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS Desktop 64-bit for the previous point build.

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is supported for security updates until 31 May 2029, with extended coverage available through Ubuntu Pro. This makes 24.04.4 a stable choice for long-term desktop deployment.

Official release details are available in the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS release notes.