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

DevFeed: [Ubuntu Noble's likely last point release lands, then loses its desktop download](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/ubuntu-noble-s-likely-last-point-release-lands-then-loses-its-desktop-download-21630.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/09/14/ubuntu-nobles-likely-last-point-release-lands-then-loses-its-desktop-download/5296292>)

Author: Liam Proven

Published: 2026-09-14T16:45:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/www-theregister-com-articles.md>)

Topics: [Ubuntu](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ubuntu.md>), [bug](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/bug.md>)

Tags: [bug](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bug.md>), [canonical](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/canonical.md>), [desktop](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/desktop.md>), [download](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/download.md>), [os-platforms](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/os-platforms.md>), [release](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release.md>), [software-bug](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-bug.md>), [ubuntu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ubuntu.md>)

## AI overview

Ubuntu Noble's likely final point release has landed, but its desktop download is being withdrawn. An installer bug crashes extended setups as the next Ubuntu release approaches its October debut.

## Source excerpt

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