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Ubuntu Noble's likely last point release lands, then loses its desktop download

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Installer bug crashes extended setups while Stonking Stingray circles ahead of October debut

Ubuntu 24.04's likely final scheduled point release barely made it out the door before an installer bug sent its x86-64 desktop image back to the workshop. Meanwhile, October's interim release is approaching.

24.04.5 was released on September 10, but its x86-64 desktop installation image was withdrawn after a bug caused the installer to crash when users selected the extended installation option. Other images and official flavors are unaffected.

For the time being, if you try to download the graphical desktop version, the "Noble Numbat" download page is serving the 24.04.4 ISO image instead. The other versions on that page – Server, WSL2 image, and the Netboot version – are not affected.

The issue only affects fresh installations: if you already have 24.04 installed, a full system update will result in 24.04.5 in the usual...

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