The Ubuntu 20.04.4 maintenance release update was released today, and the latest mirrors are also available for download. In addition to incorporating updates from all stable releases in the image, it also provides better support for new hardware by enabling the “HWE” stack.
This hardware enablement stack uses the new Linux Kernel, Mesa, and related updates that have been released in Ubuntu 21.10.
So now with Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS, it is possible to run Linux 5.13 kernel and Mesa 21.2 for a better open-source graphics experience. Especially in general, newer hardware platforms can benefit from newer kernels and newer peripheral driver support.
Those who do not want to use the new HWE stack, such as on certified server platforms, can continue to use the old kernel. Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS is available for their desktop, server, and cloud computing products, as well as other opt-in products such as Kubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu MATE, Lubuntu, and Ubuntu Studio.
See the announcement for downloads and more details of today’s Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS release. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS will be released on April 21st as the next major Ubuntu LTS release.
Download address: https://ubuntu.com/download