About Fedora
Fedora Linux, previously known as Fedora and Fedora Core, is a community-developed Linux operating system sponsored by Red Hat. It emphasizes open-source software, early adoption of new technologies, and close collaboration with upstream Linux projects. Fedora Workstation uses GNOME by default, while additional desktops and specialized editions serve server, gaming, security, design, scientific, and robotics users.
OS overview
This profile gathers the recorded project facts for Fedora, including its family, release approach, desktop options, supported systems, and package tools.
Desktop choices
Awesome, Budgie, Cinnamon, Enlightenment, i3, GNOME, KDE Plasma, labwc, LXDE, LXQt, MATE, Openbox, Ratpoison, Wayfire, Xfce
Release and system notes
The recorded release model is Rolling.
| Package format | flatpak, rpm |
|---|---|
| Package manager | dnf |
| Init system | systemd |
| Default browser | Firefox |
| Filesystems | Btrfs, ext4, XFS |
| Latest listed release | rawhide · 2026-10-11 |
Who it may suit
People interested in GNOME can explore this project further. Review the available architecture and release details before choosing a system for a particular device.
Official project
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