Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS has received an update to the graphics stack and the Linux kernel.

Canonical released An update for Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS has been released, which includes several enhancements for improved performance. The build contains updates to the Linux kernel, graphics stack, and several hundred packages. Additionally, bugs in the installer and bootloader have been fixed.

Updates are available for all distributions: Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS, Kubuntu 18.04.3 LTS, Ubuntu Budgie 18.04.3 LTS, Ubuntu MATE 18.04.3 LTS, Lubuntu 18.04.3 LTS, Ubuntu Kylin 18.04.3 LTS, and Xubuntu 18.04.3 LTS.

Moreover, some improvements from the Ubuntu 19.04 release were exported. In particular, this includes a new version of the kernel — family 5.0, updates to mutter 3.28.3 and Mesa 18.2.8, as well as fresh drivers for Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA graphics cards. The Livepatch system from 19.04 was also transferred, which can patch the OS kernel without rebooting. Finally, the server version 18.04.3 LTS has added support for encrypted LVM volume groups. It now also includes the ability to use existing disk partitions during installation.

It is important to note that the Linux kernel 5.0 will be supported until the release of Ubuntu 18.04.4. The next build will feature the kernel from Ubuntu 19.10. Meanwhile, version 4.15 will be supported throughout the entire lifecycle of the LTS version.

At the same time, we should mention that the fall version 19.10 is expected to bring numerous innovations. Firstly, it will implement support for the ZFS filesystem, though as an option. Secondly, GNOME the optional status of Paint and WordPad. These two programs are among the oldest, and it seems they will be installable or removable independently, just like any other applications. is faster, and there are promises to resolve issues with Nouveau drivers. Clearly, this will be achieved through the generosity of NVIDIA.

Source: 3dnews.ru