Neowin News Feed for: Fedora

Fedora 42 is officially dead and you need to upgrade your PC right now

Paul Hill — Fri, 29 May 2026 02:38:01 +0000

If you are still running Fedora 42, your system is now vulnerable to security threats. Here is how to easily jump to Fedora 43 before it is too late. Read more...

Linux 7.0 arrives as Linus Torvalds embraces a new era of AI-driven kernel development

Paul Hill — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:42:01 +0000

Linus Torvalds has officially unleashed Linux 7.0. From "corner case" AI fixes to major performance boosts, here is how the world's most famous open-source kernel is evolving for 2026. Read more...

How to install proprietary codecs in Fedora so VLC can play all your videos

Paul Hill — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:18:01 +0000

In this guide we show you how to set up RPM Fusion and install proprietary video codecs in Fedora. These steps are a near necessity on fresh Fedora installs. Read more...

After everything else failed, Fedora Xfce saved my aging laptop

Paul Hill — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:22:01 +0000

After bearing with a very slow laptop, I tried out Fedora Xfce and the results were staggeringly good. Read more...

Fedora 43 is now available with RPM 6.0 and more

Paul Hill — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:10:01 +0000

Fedora 43 is now available for download. It brings a new installer for all versions and some under-the-hood improvements such as the introduction of RPM 6.0. Read more...

Fedora 43 is coming next week following Go/No-Go meeting

Paul Hill — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:50:01 +0000

Fedora 43 will now arrive next week following a Go/No-Go meeting. If you've been stranded on Windows 10, Fedora could be a good option to move to. Read more...

Fedora Linux 43 beta unveils impressive improvements for developers

Paul Hill — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:26:01 +0000

Fedora 43 beta is out! Big changes include the new Anaconda WebUI for a consistent install experience and the shift to DNF5. Read more...

Another Linux utility is being rewritten in Rust

David Uzondu — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:14:01 +0000

Rust continues to shine in the Linux world, with yet another core utility now being rewritten in the language. Read more...

Fedora 43 GNOME desktop to remove support for X11 sessions

Paul Hill — Wed, 21 May 2025 06:20:02 +0000

The Fedora project has decided to retire X11 sessions for the GNOME version in Fedora 43 in favor of Wayland. Read more...

Fedora 40 enters dangerous phase, here's what you need to do quickly

Paul Hill — Tue, 13 May 2025 02:58:01 +0000

The Fedora Project has announced something big for Fedora 40, so anyone on this version needs to take action. Not doing so will leave your system vulnerable to attack. Read more...

How to upgrade to Fedora Silverblue 42 and roll back if needed

Paul Hill — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:10:01 +0000

Fedora 42 was released a few days ago, including Fedora Silverblue 42, a unique atomic operating system that's more resistant to errors. Here's how to upgrade to version 42 and roll back if necessary. Read more...

Fedora 42 Beta out with new COSMIC desktop environment Spin

Paul Hill — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:48:01 +0000

Fedora 42 Beta is now available for download. In around one month, the stable version will be released. So, it's looking for people to test the beta and report bugs. Read more...

Windows vs Linux gaming performance shows why AMD is better than Nvidia... mostly

Sayan Sen — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:22:01 +0000

If you are willing to make the switch from Windows to Linux and are looking at gaming performance, you will want to have an AMD GPU and not an Nvidia. Read more...

Top 10 must-have apps for new Linux users in 2025

Paul Hill — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:00:01 +0000

If you are new to Linux, this guide is for you! I list some of the key apps (and services) that you'll want to use to make your Linux transition more comfortable. Read more...

Upgrade your system to Fedora Silverblue 41 Beta using these simple commands

Paul Hill — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:46:01 +0000

The guide provides essential commands for upgrading, backing up, and rolling back to ensure a safe transition to Fedora Silverblue 41 Beta. Read more...

Fedora 41 beta drops Python 2 and adds new Miracle spin

Paul Hill — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:38:02 +0000

Fedora 41 beta restores support for proprietary Nvidia drivers with Secure Boot, making it easier for gamers and AI developers to utilize Fedora without hindrance. Read more...

Fedora Linux 38 users told to upgrade now or risk exposure to exploits

Paul Hill — Thu, 16 May 2024 06:02:01 +0000

Fedora 38 reaches end of life on May 21st meaning that users of this version need to upgrade. If you decide to use this version, your system will gradually become more and more exploitable. Read more...

Fedora Asahi Remix 40 for Apple Silicon Macs released

Paul Hill — Wed, 08 May 2024 13:18:01 +0000

Fedora Asahi Remix 40 is now available for Apple Silicon Macs. The Fedora Asahi SIG and Asahi Linux teams have worked closely to ensure that Fedora Asahi Remix runs well on these newer Macs. Read more...

Fedora 40 released, main Workstation edition includes GNOME 46

Paul Hill — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:30:02 +0000

Fedora 40 has been released for download. There are lots of versions available with different desktop environments, though, Workstation, the default option, includes GNOME 46. Read on for more. Read more...

Forget Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, what you really want to download this month is Fedora Silverblue 40

Paul Hill — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:00:02 +0000

Fedora Silverblue 40 and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS will both be out this month. In this piece, I outline why most end users should opt for Fedora Silverblue 40 over Ubuntu despite the latter's popularity. Read more...

Statcounter: Linux increases desktop market share to 4.05%

Paul Hill — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:34:01 +0000

Data from Statcounter shows that Linux managed to increase its market share in March after passing the 4% mark for the very first time in February. Market share could go up when Windows 10 is retired. Read more...

Microsoft releases detailed FAQs about XZ Utils vulnerability in Linux systems

Karthik Mudaliar — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:30:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a detailed set of FAQs and recommendations for users who are affected by the XZ Utils vulnerability which allows a threat actor to exploit SSH operations and get remote access. Read more...

Slimbook built around Fedora available now from €1799

Paul Hill — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:26:01 +0000

Slimbook has released a new laptop called the Fedora Slimbook in collaboration with the Fedora Project. The laptop has been crafted to give the smoothest experience to users who want to use Fedora. Read more...

Fedora 38 arrives with GNOME 44 desktop and new spins

Paul Hill — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:44:01 +0000

The Fedora Project has released Fedora 38. It comes with several new spins, GNOME 44, and updates to packages useful for developers such as programming languages and system libraries. Read more...

As Microsoft expands Windows 11 ReFS, Rufus alternate Ventoy gets high-capacity NTFS support

Sayan Sen — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 06:48:01 +0000

Ventoy, which is a popular tool similar to Rufus, has gained the ability to support high-capacity NTFS volumes with the latest update. It also fixes several bugs, mostly related to Linux. Read more...

As Rufus removes Windows 7 ISO support, alternative Ventoy adds support for 1100+ ISOs

Sayan Sen — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:52:01 +0000

Ventoy, which is a utility designed to create bootable USB, among others, has received its latest update earlier today. The new release improves Fedora performance, adds 1100+ ISO support, and more. Read more...

Fedora 37 arrives with GNOME 43 and two new editions

Paul Hill — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:04:31 +0000

Fedora 37 is now available for download by the public. This release includes two new Editions - Fedora CoreOS and Fedora Cloud. The Workstation edition features the latest GNOME 43. Read more...

Fedora 37 beta arrives with a beta version of GNOME 43

Paul Hill — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 19:40:02 +0000

The Fedora Project has released Fedora 37 beta. Public testing will be ongoing until the end of October, when the final release is set to drop. This beta includes a beta of GNOME 43. Read more...

Fedora Project could stop building i686 packages to free up resources [Update]

Paul Hill — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:16:01 +0000

The Fedora Project could stop building most packages for the i686 architecture. Fedora's kernel has not supported i686 since Fedora 31 so this change wouldn't affect too many people. Read more...

Fedora 33 reaches end-of-life meaning no more security patches will be delivered

Paul Hill — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 03:26:01 +0000

The Fedora Project has announced the retirement of Fedora 33 just 13 months after its official release. It introduced some fairly big changes with the inclusion of GNOME 3.38 and BTRFS. Read more...

Linux now has a stable build of Microsoft Edge

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 04:12:01 +0000

It appears that 2021 is the year of Edge on the Linux Desktop as the Yum repository for the browser now lists stable builds for Edge 95. Interestingly, Microsoft hasn't yet announced this officially. Read more...

Fedora 34 is ready for public consumption following beta

Paul Hill — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:38:01 +0000

The Fedora Project has announced the release of Fedora 34. It comes with GNOME 40, transparent compression on BTRFS and an i3 window manager Fedora Spin. Fedora 33 users can also upgrade now. Read more...

Fedora 34 beta released with major GNOME desktop upgrade

Paul Hill — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 22:02:01 +0000

The Fedora Project has made Fedora 34 beta available for download. This version comes with GNOME 40, PipeWire, and transparent compression in BTRFS which will extend the life of SSDs. Read more...

How to create encrypted partitions on Linux with GNOME Disks

Paul Hill — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 17:26:01 +0000

This short guide will show you how to create encrypted partitions on USB devices, external hard drives, and internal hard drives using the GNOME Disks tool found on popular Linux distributions. Read more...

How to install and use Neofetch on desktop and mobile

Paul Hill — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 21:00:01 +0000

This tutorial will help you install the command line tool Neofetch which stylishly shows a summary of your device's hardware and software. Neofetch can be installed on both desktop and mobile. Read more...

Fedora 31 will reach its end of life next Tuesday

Paul Hill — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 21:00:01 +0000

Fedora 31 is set to reach its end of life next Tuesday. People that are still running this old version of Fedora are strongly urged to upgrade their system before they stop receiving security updates. Read more...

Fedora 33 launches with updated GNOME and BTRFS

Paul Hill — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 17:32:01 +0000

Fedora 33 has been released bringing with it GNOME 3.38, the BTRFS filesystem as default, and updates to many software packages including Python, Ruby on Rails, and Perl. It's ready for download now. Read more...

Fedora 32 launches with new GNOME 3.36 desktop environment

Paul Hill — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:16:01 +0000

The Fedora Project has announced the availability of Fedora 32. It includes a raft of new software packages, introduces GNOME 3.36, and includes EarlyOOM which stops low-memory systems from hanging. Read more...

Fedora 28 reaches end of life, it's time to upgrade to Fedora 30

Paul Hill — Wed, 29 May 2019 15:04:01 +0000

The Fedora Project has announced the End Of Life status for Fedora 28. Those still running that version should upgrade to ensure that they continue to receive software and security updates. Read more...

Fedora 30 launches with GNOME 3.32 and new variants

Paul Hill — Wed, 01 May 2019 02:42:01 +0000

The Fedora Project has released Fedora 30. The new update shakes up the available editions and comes with many big changes on desktop, namely with the release of Fedora Silverblue. Read more...