The Document Foundation has released the second maintenance update in the history of the office suite with new numbering. In February 2024, the normal version number was left behind and now uses year and month. Which there is available since a few moments ago it is LibreOffice 24.2.2, and as a release point is here to correct the errors that have been found since the release of the previous version.
At the same time, an update is also available for the channel still, that is, the version recommended for production teams that does not include the latest features but does include more patches that make it more reliable. In LibreOffice 24.2.2 A total of 79 bugs have been fixed, 63 en the RC1 and 13 more in the RC2. For its part, in 7.6.6 33 errors have been corrected.
LibreOffice 24.2.2 still not recommended for production teams
LibreOffice 24.2.2 still not recommended for production equipment, and will remain that way until at least 24.2.5, as long as the old ways continue. This should be the choice for those who prioritize new features over stability, while 7.6.6 should be the choice for those who prefer to play it safe.
Both are minor releases that fix bugs and regressions, and can be downloaded from the project download page. TDF remembers that there is the Enterprise version for business use, which is the same as the normal or Community version, but with direct support from the company and it is possible to add functions a la carte.
Linux users can install it from the DEB and RPM packages offered on their website and also from official repositories, most of which need to be updated. In the next few hours their packages will also be updated flatpack y snap. The next version of the channel fresh It will be LibreOffice 24.2.3 and will arrive in approximately six weeks.