Ubuntu 24.10 to Ship with Latest Linux Kernel

Improved Hardware Support and Latest Features

Canonical has announced a significant shift in the kernel selection process for future Ubuntu releases. Ubuntu will now ship the most recent version of the upstream Linux kernel available at the time of the Ubuntu release. This change is designed to provide users with improved hardware support and access to the latest kernel features.

Ubuntu 24.10 Oriole and Beyond

Ubuntu 24.10, codenamed "Oriole", will be the first release to ship with the latest upstream kernel. Specifically, Ubuntu 24.10 will include Linux kernel 6.1.

The latest version of the Linux kernel, 6.1, brings a number of new features and improvements, including:

• Improved performance and stability
• Enhanced support for new hardware
• New security features

By shipping the latest Linux kernel, Ubuntu will be able to provide users with the best possible experience on their hardware. Users will have access to the latest features and security updates, and they will be able to take advantage of the latest hardware support.