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Fedora Project releases Fedora Linux 45

The new release adds Stratis storage support in the Anaconda installer, updates GNOME, KDE Plasma and the kernel, and retires two legacy VPN plugins.

newest coverage 4d agosummary written 5d ago20 pieces348 likes & upvotes9 comments MastodonNewswiresHacker News

What to know

  • Fedora Linux 45 is the latest release of the community Linux distribution sponsored by Red Hat, covering Workstation, KDE Plasma, Server, Cloud, CoreOS, IoT, Atomic Desktops, and Spins.
  • The headline feature is integrated Stratis storage support directly in the Anaconda installer, adding thin provisioning, pooling, dynamic sizing, snapshots, and encryption.
  • Two legacy NetworkManager VPN plugins (vpnc and fortisslvpn) are retired as of this release, requiring users to migrate to supported alternatives.
  • The release ships updated GNOME 51 and KDE Plasma 6.8 desktops alongside Linux kernel 7.2 and refreshed developer toolchains.
most voices

Users are enthusiastic about the release and are installing or upgrading immediately.

  • “Fedora 45 KDE just installed on my pc 😊. I am so grateful both @ kde and @ gnome exist! 🙏”

    wolfstudio · mastodon ↗

Fedora Project Releasing organizationAoife (amoloney) Fedora Operations ArchitectRed Hat Sponsor of the Fedora ProjectGNOME and KDE projects Upstream desktop environment providers

Fedora Project releases Fedora Linux 45
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  1. 5

    LWN publishes release summary of Fedora Linux 45

    LWN covers the release, noting it spans all editions and includes Stratis-on-Anaconda installation support, retirement of unmaintained NetworkManager VPN plugins, and updated desktop environments, toolchains, and system packages.

    1. 1 outlet Fedora Linux 45 released

      first by LWN, 5d ago

      2 more headlines
    • fedora@fosstodon.org

      Fedora Linux 45 is out! We're happy to bring you the latest updates to your favorite Fedora editions and spins. * Improved installer experience with Stratis * Latest desktop environments for GNOME, KDE, and more * Atomic Desktops move to Image Builder * Fedora Asahi Remix 45! Learn more: https:// fedoramagazine.org/announcing- fedora-linux-45/…

      fedora@fosstodon.orgMastodon3d ago194▲view on Mastodon ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 8 posts in this stretch
    • denzilferreira

      # Fedora 45 is out! # linux https:// fedoramagazine.org/announcing- fedora-linux-45/

      denzilferreiraMastodon4d ago11▲view on Mastodon ↗
    • linuxiac@mastodon.social

      Bazzite 45 arrives with Fedora 45, KDE Plasma 6.8, updated graphics drivers, improved handheld support, and a new anti-cheat compatibility checker. https:// linuxiac.com/bazzite-45-releas ed-with-fedora-45-adds-anti-cheat-compatibility-checker/ # linux # opensource # gaming

      linuxiac@mastodon.socialMastodon4d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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  2. 4

    Users begin upgrading existing machines to Fedora 45

    Community members post about updating their devices to the new release on launch day.

    “My ThinkPad is currently updating to the new release…”
    — philbaker1
    • philbaker1@fosstodon.org

      My ThinkPad is currently updating to the new release https:// linuxiac.com/fedora-45-officia lly-released/

      philbaker1@fosstodon.orgMastodon5d agoview on Mastodon ↗
  3. 3

    Coverage details version bumps in Fedora 45

    Linuxiac reports the specific component updates in the release, including GNOME 51, KDE Plasma 6.8, and Linux kernel 7.2, alongside security and installer improvements.

    “Fedora Linux 45 is out with GNOME 51, KDE Plasma 6.8, Linux kernel 7.2, enhanced security, and installation improvements.”
    — linuxiac
    • linuxiac@mastodon.social

      Fedora Linux 45 is out with GNOME 51, KDE Plasma 6.8, Linux kernel 7.2, enhanced security, and installation improvements. https:// linuxiac.com/fedora-45-officia lly-released/ # fedora # linux # opensource

      linuxiac@mastodon.socialMastodon5d agoview on Mastodon ↗
  4. 2

    Fedora Project officially releases Fedora Linux 45

    Fedora Magazine and the Fedora Project announce the general availability of Fedora Linux 45 across Workstation, KDE Plasma Desktop, Server, Cloud, CoreOS, IoT, Atomic Desktops, and Spins editions, headlined by integrated Stratis storage support in the Anaconda installer.

    “One of the biggest highlights in Fedora Linux 45 is integrated support for Stratis storage right inside the Anaconda installer.”
    — Fedora Magazine
    1. 1 outlet Announcing Fedora Linux 45 - Fedora Magazine

      first by Mastodon, 5d ago

    • qlp@linh.social

      Why, hello there Fedora 45! Fedora Magazine: Announcing Fedora Linux 45 https:// fedoramagazine.org/announcing- fedora-linux-45/ # Fedora # Linux

      qlp@linh.socialMastodon5d agoview on Mastodon ↗
    2 posts in this stretch →
  5. 1

    Early adopter installs Fedora 45 KDE ahead of launch

    A user reports installing Fedora 45 with the KDE desktop on their PC a day before the official release announcement, thanking the GNOME and KDE projects.

    “Fedora 45 KDE just installed on my pc 😊. I am so grateful both @kde and @gnome exist! 🙏…”
    — wolfstudio
    • wolfstudio

      @ fedora Fedora 45 KDE just installed on my pc 😊. I am so grateful both @ kde and @ gnome exist! 🙏 # linux # distro

      wolfstudioMastodon6d ago61▲view on Mastodon ↗

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