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Reader supplied reviews for Fedora
Average rating
8.3 from 452 review(s)
Version: 42
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-12-13
Votes: 0
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Could not find some of the programs I use. Not in the repositories. Can't use unfortunately. The GNOME desktop seems dated when compared with other distros, that have modified the GNOME desktop. For example, if I want to open the toolbar at the bottom of the page, I must drag the mouse up to the upper left side and click on the Icon located there. Would be nice if I could just right click or
something else similar from anywhere on the desktop. Currently using a distro that has XFCE, and I don't care for that either, nor do I
like the cinnimon desktop. The only desktop I really think is cool, and works without issue is ZorinOS version of GNOME, but I am not currently using Zorin because of some other issues.
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Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-05
Votes: 20
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Up until version 42, I was a Fedora Workstation user with nothing but praise for the distro and no complaints. For version 43, I switched to Silverblue, and I feel it's even better. I use the system the same way, but it feels rock solid and optimized. I hope Linux's market share increases and more people realize what this environment offers, and that no one in their right mind decides to develop solely for [unspecified platform]. My mother's laptop runs Fedora 43 and my father's PC uses Ubuntu, both without problems except for some errors when updating Fedora; I think I'll switch it to Silverblue.
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Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-30
Votes: 10
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Fedora KDE happened to be my first official distro that I use on a daily basis. I understand everyone has their own opinions about which distro suits them well, for me it was being in a balanced position of having stable and working releases but also the latest features. My main motivation for choosing Fedora was primarily based on Wayland implementation. I wanted my Nvidia GPU to work with its proprietary drivers and to also not lose the HDR and VRR features of my expensive monitors, which would honestly have been a waste. I chose Fedora out of all of the different options because of its balance between stability and its implementation of the latest features in the world of Linux. It’s definitely not going anywhere, Red Hat relies on Fedora for their enterprise product so I’m confident that this will be my daily driver for many years to come. My choice of going with KDE Plasma over GNOME ultimately came from having a familiar desktop environment but a good amount of customisability. The philosophy of Fedora suits me more than that of Debian/Ubuntu and Arch based distros. Ultimately my choice of leading edge over bleeding edge and my desire to not rely on a monolith pushed me to choose Fedora. Everything I’ve needed was out of the box, and the experience for me personally was out of this world and has more than exceeded my expectations. I definitely recommend it if you have decent hardware!
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Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-26
Votes: 18
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Originally using Ubuntu, I have switched to Fedora ~10 years ago (KDE spin) and have upgraded to the next versions without reinstalling ever since. I'm gaming a lot (Cyberpunk 2077, Witcher 3, Endless Sky, Starfield, Among Us) with GOG and Steam (depending on the game), on an AMD GPU, using Proton. Most software I need is directly available in the repos, the remainder can be found on flathub. I never had any major issues. For all problems there is a solution online thanks to the excellent documentation. I strongly recommend this distro.
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Version: 43
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-11-19
Votes: 0
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The fact that they completely turned off X11 support is not a bad thing, but considering NVIDIA's bad reputation with this problem, things are getting a little unpleasant...
A few days ago I tried to install Fedora 43, but I couldn't start the installation process.
Then I remembered that my graphics card is NVIDIA after all and I connected the cable to the integrated video of the processor and everything started without a problem.
After the installation, the system is fast, stable and aesthetic.
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Version: 43
Rating: 4
Date: 2025-11-14
Votes: 0
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KDE is still being a 2nd-class citizen… Fresh install: abrt-applet crashes, KDE Wallet crashes, whole KDE panic. Much shame. They removed “no admin prompts” from the installer, which was very handy. Updates were fast, almost rolling, but broke a lot — new kernel broke sleep, then the upgrade broke the KDE starter applet. Most people advise waiting for updates to mature, but how do you know if it’s the time to update or not…
Performance was very good, app support also decent but requires 3rd party fusion rpms for most of the potential.
ryzen 7600 igpu 32gb ram
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Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-13
Votes: 27
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I've been distro hopping for a few months trying to find the perfect distro to use for schoolwork at my university, which has been quite a struggle. A few that I tried before Fedora were Arch, Mint, Cachy, OpenSUSE, Zorin, and Pop!_OS, but none were able to meet my requirements of being stable (not breaking after an update + a reliable way to restore if it does break), security (preferably secure boot compatible and easy per-app permissions), latest package updates, as well as tiling support.
Fedora COSMIC Atomic has met all my requirements and I've had no issues over the past few weeks of using it. COSMIC is still in beta and that shows in some places, but its overall been good, I can use all my keybinds that I got used to from Hyprland, the built in tiling is good, being flatpak oriented makes it easy to manage permissions, and its decently quick, but not as fast as Arch + Hyprland.
I also tested out Fedora Kinoite, which uses the KDE Plasma DE instead of COSMIC, which had a much more complete feeling, but the only way to get tiling was through "Kscripts", and it was not a good experience.
If you're looking for a distro that is modern, up-to-date, fast, secure, and has a good spread of DE's and WM's to choose from, Fedora is a great start.
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Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-10
Votes: 18
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After distro hopping for several years (including Fedora 42) I've come back to Fedora with the new 43 release and it's superb. I use workstation on a laptop (i7-6600u) and KDE on a desktop (Ryzen 5700x/Nvidia 4060). I've never had any issues with the DNF packet manager and you just need to tick the 3rd party repos after installing to access nvidia drivers, steam etc.
Furthermore, the average user does not immediately know the terminal commands and it is not easy to understand how to proceed. Hasn't Linux always aimed to revitalise and make usable PCs that would no longer be suitable for other more demanding operating systems?
I am really sorry because I liked Fedora and I liked it a lot!
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Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-10
Votes: 1
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I experimented with the top Linux distros CachyOS (yuk!), Mint, and MX, which had issues supporting some of the hardware own. Began using Fedora KDE starting from version 42, it solved my hardware support issues. Now, using Fedora version 43 and everything still works fine. While Fedora runs better for me than the previous Linux distros, the only complaint I have is that the screen is garbled when Fedora (42 & 43) wakes up from sleep. As far as I know, a fix is not yet available. I work around this bug by pressing - at wake-up - CTRL+ALT and then F3 and F2. Hopefully the developers will fix this bug so that other Fedora users will not be discouraged using this fine OS. No more distro hopping for me.
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Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-09
Votes: 12
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The latest Fedora 43 is one of the best editions of this distro. I tried both Workstation with the latest Gnome and KDE desktop. Both live in a single installation without any conflict. Recently I started to like KDE more. The installation process is easy and straightful. The boot time on my Lenovo laptop is comparable to the fastest distros. All hardware detected correctly out of the box. I just added software I use and everything is set up! The system looks very polished and I have not found any glitch so far. Good job, Fedora! Sure 10 of 10!
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Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-06
Votes: 33
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Since the beginning, I've been using Red Hat 6.2 (before Fedora Core 1).
I use it as a desktop. For servers, I used Red Hat, then CentOS, and now Rocky Linux, but I still use Fedora for desktop.
With the constant development and improvement of the latest versions with the latest applications, it's truly a pleasure. I hope Fedora continues to develop and more people use it in the future... because it's so easy and simple. I really like the Gnome desktop... it's fantastic for me. Very elegant and very easy to use...
Furthermore, the hardware support is also excellent. Thank you to the Fedora team for making my work so much easier.
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Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-06
Votes: 3
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I've been a Linux user since 1998 and have used a plethora of distros, not only the major ones like Debian, Arch, or openSUSE, but also smaller ones like SliTaz. Fedora 41 and now 42 are by far the most solid systems I have used in recent years, with an astonishingly simple and reliable installer.
As a full-time Linux user, I occasionally install Linux alongside existing Windows 10/11 (dual boot) for friends. Fedora surprised me with how straightforward it was in handling a dedicated Windows 11 drive, resizing it and making room for itself in a breeze. It was just a few clicks and voilà!
If your goal is to work with a hassle-free Linux system, then the Fedora distro is a must. Everything simply works.
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Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-03
Votes: 6
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I ran live and tweaked then installed Fedora 43 with its interpretation of KDE.
This is a better release than we've seen off and on over the years. Fedora reminds me a bit of Suse iterations in that every now and then they seem to get it right, but most of the time there is something "clunky" or just distracting about setting up, getting to know, and running it every day. 43 is a good one.
I downloaded the .iso, burned it to flash drive, rebooted, selected "install," plucked my way through the simple Anaconda simple steps, rebooted again and there it was: A nice crisp desktop ready to roll, complete with wifi set up and an easier than the old days KDE was to tweak a bit to my liking.
Boot up from cold on this Acer Aspire A-517-52 is 22 seconds. Shut down from a day's work and play is 8 seconds. Not bad at all.
I am now worried about Fedora 44. I say that with a little grin because as mentioned this distro does seem to have its ups and downs from release to release; here's hoping it stays as reliable and slick to set up and use as it is now with version 43.
The repos and offered software are now more thorough than I recall from earlier versions. I noticed codecs and other needed goodies are included in the original download and more right there in the default repos if desired; no hunting and messing with the terminal for special repos for various things once "hidden" from us to find.
Updates show up as notifications on the bottom right from time to time, and function smoothly and reliably so far as I have seen, about one every third day or so. No glitches or error messages; just the update download and a reboot and that's that.
I can't subtract points for anything that I can see after using this now since the day it was dropped and noticed at Distrowatch. I do think that KDE still needs some code polishing a bit to get it as snappy as some other DEs, but it honestly is much better in that regard than it used to be.
10 points. :o)
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Version: 43
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-01
Votes: 7
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After distro hopping for several years (including Fedora 42) I've come back to Fedora with the new 43 release and it's superb. I use workstation on a laptop (i7-6600u) and KDE on a desktop (Ryzen 5700x/Nvidia 4060). I've never had any issues with the DNF packet manager and you just need to tick the 3rd party repos after installing to access nvidia drivers, steam etc.
Workstation
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Works great on a 10 year old laptop and GNOME is much better suited for laptops in my opinion. Yes you need to install the amazing extension manager by Mathew Jakeman (why isn't this built into GNOME?!) to add a couple of usability features but overall a great experience. Everything just works. Even runs Kali Linux in a VM on 2 out of 4 cores just fine.
KDE
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The KDE implementation is great, modern and flawless in my particular use case. Running VMs in QEMU/Virt manager is a piece of cake and the choice of apps via fedora and flathub covers everything. Gaming is great too, I'm sure the 'gaming' distros offer slightly more performance but for me the stability and wide support you get with Fedora makes it a no brainer. Gsync also works as it should once you install the nvidia driver and turn on adaptive sync. Its just a great User Interface and really highlights what a misstep Win11 is considering all the money and people behind it. KDE and Fedora developers....what an incredible accomplishment.
Overall
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If you want a distro as your daily driver for productivity, gaming, VMs etc then I would recommend Fedora 43. It does require some minimal user effort to setup but that's the whole point of linux right? And I'm only talking about a couple of terminal commands its really nothing complex. Install protonQT, lutris, steam and mangohud to setup all your gaming compatibility, install virtualization (couple of terminal commands) setup VMs. Also like most of the big distros you can test it via live media to check if it supports your particular hardware and WiFi adapter.
Suggestions:
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*Installer- Other distros have installers where it shows all the partitions and you can select what to replace- very useful if dual booting Win11 and you dont want to delete windows boot manager or deal with setting up manual mount points.
*Nvidia driver script/app- simple option to install latest NVIDIA driver after turning on 3rd party repos during 1st boot to desktop.
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Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-01
Votes: 20
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Fedora v43 - is excellent! I was using Ubuntu for an year or so, it woked OK, but I never feeled so secure and reliable as with Fedora. The vanilla Gnome is great and a new Rocket wallpaper is much better as previous pictures. The system boots up very fast and looks like it's almost bugs-free. After adding codecs Fedora plays all video formats. It's not overloaded with unneeded software. It also identified all my hardware perfectly. No issues at all on my two home laptops - old and new. Sure I recommend to try it! 10 out of 10 is deserved!
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Version: 43
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-11-01
Votes: 0
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Well a 5 rating simply because it is Fedora. But after reviewing 43, am not too pleased. Gnome 49, what does that mean? Well, it means to an end user that the familiar extensions you are used to are no longer supported. Fedora is still full of Bloatware running in the background at startup. Unnecessary applications that are not even on another Fedora based distro. I mean, come on, this is pathetic. And this Anaconda installer, sure it's nice to see a new installer. But even that installer caused problems when I went to install another distro and get Fedora 43 off my PC. Fedora needs polishing. The Gnome popups are ridiculous. They should have fixed that. But whatever, it is a major release. Not everyone thinks of the end user. Unlike Ultramarine, so back to Ultramarine I go!
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Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-10-30
Votes: 2
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After Linux Mint had failed me for being too stable with an older version of the GCC compiler and Arch and Endevour had broken after pacman -Syu I thought fedora was going to be a good in between and it was.
Ever since KDE became an official flavour I would reccomend fedora. KDE is a great desktop and while the gnome flavour comes with gnome tweaks I feel KDE has a great OOBE. With the discover store for updates too I can't complain.
RPM packages are available for download along side deb which is nice. I wouldnt suggest a noob use the AUR on arch. So when a package isn't available in the package manager a dedicated download is nice.
But since fedora is a little more niche, in a world where linux mint is reccomended to new users. I feel like some online info isn't as directly applicable.
For example, I needed to download a snap only package but I could not install the snap package itself as there was no way to download a dependency from the built in package manager. A user may not have this issue on an Ubuntu based distro so the support online is nice in that sense.
But now thst KDE is official I do really like fedora and would reccomend it to new users. Anything with KDE as the desktop that isn't arch based
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Version: 43
Rating: 6
Date: 2025-10-30
Votes: 0
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I installed and set up Fedora 43 with KDE. Then I installed the 2.2 GB of updates that were displayed. The next boot was successful, except that no user was displayed and the screen remained black. I've never experienced anything like this with any other distro. Everything had been working fine before the update. Thanks, Fedora, that's it for me. I'd rather stay in the Debian universe.
I've never had any problems here, neither with Ubuntu, Pop OS, Mint, Zorin, nor with pure Debian.
It was a little experiment, but I'm cured.
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Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-28
Votes: 40
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YES! I've installed Fedora 43 on my Asus Vivobook laptop, which originally shipped with damn Windows 10. Now, Fedora totally rules!
As Mr.Linus Torvalds said, Fedora is an almost perfect distro for end user, providing cutting edge software and technology, all for free!
I’m excited to use Fedora for many years to come and will definitely recommend it to all my friends. It’s the best distro I’ve used.
My rating is 10/10 :) Rock on baby...
p.s don't forget to use gnome extensions:
1. AppIndicator and KStatusNotifierItem Support
2. ArcMenu
3. Dash to Panel
4. Gtk4 Desktop Icons NG (DING)
5. Caffeine
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Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-28
Votes: 1
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Very nice, very smooth install, no issues at all. Installed as standalone, and on a VM. Installed KDE desktop and server edition. All hardware (video, sound, ethernet, etc...) working great. As easy to install as any other distro. Fedora is the trend setter. first with systemd, first with Wayland, first with pipewire. I'm glad they put more focus on KDE, not a big fan of Gnome. The new DNF seems to be about the same as DNF5. Stable so far. I'm glad fedora/redhat is sticking to RPMs, and not going to all the Snap nonsense.
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Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-28
Votes: 2
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After following the Fedora Post install guide on github, Fedora becomes the best distro.
When it comes to beginner friendliness, I'd put it on the low end. You have to follow a guide after installing in order to get it up and running right.
But once you follow the guide, it becomes very stable, very fast, and very lean. I've distro hopped a lot, but now I'm just staying on Fedora forever.
My path was Ubuntu>peppermint>Mint>Zorin>MX>Ubuntu Studio>Bazzite>Fedora. Fedora is the best of all of these.
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Version: 43
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-10-28
Votes: 1
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I cannot give Fedora a 10 because nothing is perfect in Linux land. But for me it is darn close to being a well polished alternative to Windows OS. Fedora just feels like a lot of attention has gone into little details. I actually never liked Gnome before I experienced a pure Gnome experience in Fedora. I was never a real fan of Gnome up until recently. Frankly, I am just happy all the hardware in my device works just fine even WiFi is spot on great. That’s saying something being Realtek piece of junk. My only reservation about Fedora is that it’s a rolling release. It’s like one time everything works perfectly, and next release maybe not so much. I will stick with it if it stays relatively stable, and doesn’t break something important. I want Linux Fedora to be a solid OS for my needs. So far, so good.
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-24
Votes: 5
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Fedora can be the main distro of the Linux world. It's easy to install and to use. Fedora KDE Plasma is the best combination to bring for you security, stability and elegance. The major of bugs reported here in this board aren't a real bugs it's just lamers users that unknown how to use the basics things of the computer. The fedora project is maintained by RedHat/IBM the a giant of the computing unlike others distros are maintained by unstable and small projects. Fedora is in the top 5 the best Linux distributions.
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Version: 42
Rating: 4
Date: 2025-10-22
Votes: 0
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Fedora is a really nice distro, but pushing Wayland too quickly has generated too many bugs, and valid browsers such as Brave Browser and Vivaldi Browser are unfortunately unusable. I have also read about other bugs on social media. It would have been fairer and more appropriate for open source to leave the choice up to the user. I say this with great regret because, otherwise, it is a nice distro.
Furthermore, the average user does not immediately know the terminal commands and it is not easy to understand how to proceed. Hasn't Linux always aimed to revitalise and make usable PCs that would no longer be suitable for other more demanding operating systems?
I am really sorry because I liked Fedora and I liked it a lot!
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-17
Votes: 27
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I used many distros since 2007 when I started with Linux.
At first was openSUSE, so I started with rpm based distro and I loved it.
Then was Ubuntu and Debian.
Only late I moved to CentOS (RIP) and then to Fedora.
Ever since, I can't go back to any other distro, I keep Fedora on my laptops and workstation.
I even decided to use it on my NUC home servers and in the cloud. The best choice ever.
Anyway, I find Fedora to be the PERFECT blend of stability and innovation. Never had any issues with it on my systems, starting with installation, everyday work, programming, DevOps activities.... they all are extremely stable and fun on Fedora.
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-18
Votes: 69
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Fedora is the go to distro for Linux. KDE and GNOME can co-exist nicely in same installation (especially replacing gdm with sddm): the best of both worlds. Upgrading to a new version is easily done.
I am using Fedora 43 beta, and it is smooth, and I believe that, in mid-September, it is sufficiently stable for my personal use. I switch periodically between GNOME and KDE desktops. I believe that, strictly speaking, KDE is more advanced (e.g., a control is provided for adjusting the speed of scrolling in the touchpad). But, GNOME keeps pulling me back.
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Version: rawhide
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-09-16
Votes: 1
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not a pro here so I used fedora in the past and have version 42 on my laptop installed the new beta rawhide workstation on my desktop the new installer is simple great for noobs like me but unfortunate I was not able to run a simple update , got the error
failed to add subkeys for /var/cache/PackageKit/43/metadata/google-chrome-43-x86_64/linux_signing_key.pub to rpmdb
and gave me no option to skip that pacific update and I could not proceed beyond that point , I know that has something to do with chrome but i don't even have chrome installed WTF ? I will again countinue my journey and try to find a linux destro non Ubuntu that just works
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-16
Votes: 78
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I was DOS/Windows user since DOS 6.2 and Windows 3.1 untill damn Windows 11 which I never like it so I changed my OS to Fedora and will never look back :)
After 1 year of working with Fedora Workstation I can say this is an awesome OS. Elegant, Clean, User friendly and almost bug free which was one of my best decision!
I should add that I am using some Gnome extension like :
- AppIndicator and KStatusNotifierItem
- ArcMenu
- Dash to Panel
- Desktop Icons NG (DING)
for my needs and I am very satisfied with whole Fedora and Gnome... Perfect!!!!!!!!!
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-12
Votes: 17
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I’ve been using Fedora with GNOME as my main desktop for the past three years, and it has proven to be one of the most reliable Linux experiences I’ve had. Fedora delivers cutting-edge technologies and frequent updates while remaining stable and polished. Even after years of daily use, I haven’t experienced the breakages that often appear in other rolling-style distributions.
For both work and play, Fedora has been flawless. I use it for office work, daily tasks, and gaming, and it always feels smooth and coherent. GNOME is well integrated, the software ecosystem (DNF, Flatpak, Flathub) covers everything I need, and you can really feel that there’s a professional team of engineers working on Fedora every day—unlike other distros that often feel buggy or unpolished. I recommend it both to newcomers who want to try Linux for the first time and to experienced users looking for the latest features with real stability. After three years, I can confidently say Fedora with GNOME is a modern, secure, and trustworthy desktop.
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Version: 42
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-09-12
Votes: 1
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Fedora Silverblue
First i would like to thank the team behind Fedora Media writer its an amazing piece of software and does what it says each and every time and glad this is available by default on fedora installation.
Now coming to the Fedora Silverblue, the site says its reliable safe atomic developer friendly ..... but my experience is just the opposite.
after the installation the initial setup just wont run when i select enable third party repos, the problem is internet is not working though it shows wireless is connected. had to force quit and skip this step.
next for every new install of software system needs a restart.
wifi, camera, fingerprint which used to work in Workstation edition no more works in silverblue.
settings app freezes frequently.
very irritated to use the system and not what i expected for.
very dumb concept.
sadly,
mjx
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Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-09-10
Votes: 2
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4 years ago, I used Windows every day, until I found Fedora. Left for 2 years and came back again permanently.
My main point is, that the second time I came back, I started realizing how much I missed Fedora and its features. I was thinking about getting Debian or even KDE, but I haven't.
Fedora is an option for people to change to something new, and it gives a different experience with its own interface and features.
Most of the stuff I use every day work smoothly + my Nvidia graphics card, not to mention the super button, which shows the open apps.
My only downside was the terminal change, but we can always replace it.
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Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-08-18
Votes: 2
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The new installer is probably the easiest among desktop Linux distributions.
Activating third party repositories is offered on first boot, which makes things easier.
It features a clean Gnome desktop without unnecessary additions. Which gives Fedora an elegant and polished feel.
New versions of software are offered regularly and the latest version of the most relevant packages are promptly available.
The upgrades are handled offline and the system is never left in a partial upgrade state.
Rock solid, in general everything just works without needing configuration, and continues doing so.
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-08-16
Votes: 29
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Fedora. A great version of Desktop Linux. I also like Debian, and Ubuntu and I used to run Slackware.
Fedora does everything I need: Video editing, Music/Sound editing, Photo and Graphics editing, software development, Word Processing and Spreadsheets, email and secure internet browsing.
Gnome is great, but I have generally preferred KDE for an excellent desktop experience. Fedora provides whichever Desktop you would like to try and both of these are great choices.
I have several systems, older to completely up to date, which run great with Fedora. The installation is so simple.
I enjoy working with 3 large screens on my main 12-core AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D system with an AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT.
This system boots up in seconds with Fedora, it is amazing and motivating to login each day. A real delight to work with.
Keeping these systems up to date is so easy with Discover on Fedora.
Needing to reach down to the bash shell command line is a thing of the past, unless you really want to, everything is great from the Graphical environment that is standard. This is why I enjoy KDE so much, and it looks beautiful.
I enjoy using Gimp, Audacity, Kdenlive, Dolphin, Gwenview, Kate, Kwrite, Blender, Strawberry, VLC, Dragon Player, Flameshot, simpleScreenRecorder, OpenToonz, Krita, Git Cola, Code::Blocks, Meld, Ksensors, Minder, LibreOffice, Firefox, Chrome, Okular, Thunderbird, Gmail, KDE Connect, Kontact and KCalc.
These are all excellent Graphical tools on Fedora and are all most people will ever need. All of this excellent software is available for free download through Discover, and there are no ads or nag screens. The ultimate choice in computing is here with a free Fedora Linux Distribution with all of these excellent free and open source tools. My computer is my computer.
I am almost 60 and have been at this since 1992 with Gnu/Linux. I regularly connect my Android phone to manage music and photos and videos, also my GoPro camera.
My father who is 86 also uses Fedora Linux and has no issues with emails, managing his iPhone photos collection, and browsing the internet and using LibreOffice on occasion for documents and spreadsheets.
I highly recommend this AMD hardware and the Fedora Linux desktop distribution, with KDE. Enjoy!
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-27
Votes: 84
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fedora 42 with gnome feels like the future of linux right now.
It's got that crisp modern look and feel that's just a joy to use. while ubuntu often feels like it's trying to do its own thing with gnome, and debian is all about rock solid stability with slightly older software, fedora strikes a sweet balance.
you get a really well integrated os without feeling like it's held back or heavily modified.
it's a fantastic daily driver if you appreciate cutting edge, stable os. new gold standard for desktop linux
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Version: 42
Rating: 4
Date: 2025-07-17
Votes: 0
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on KDE:
System completely broke down after I switched displays (hardware). It (randomly) changes between
- a white/greyish blank screen on the login screen. The system does not respond and does not shut down after trying to shut down via ssh
- a black screen after the login, sometimes the desktop still shows up after some minutes waiting
- no screen working at all after trying to switch to TV only mode (enable TV HDMI, and disable two DP monitors)
- after 1-2 hard reset it mostly works then
All in all i can not recommend this, especially for new users, its still just too much fiddeling
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-16
Votes: 47
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Brilliant distro.
I've tried loads of distros over the years, from debian, ubuntu, to linux mint, opensuse, and even the awful pop os. And Fedora just seems to do everything right. They are always innovating, never standing still like some distros.
They have a great installer, the Fedora site is chock full of info, and the forums are a dream to use.
I've found it fast, responsive, and an excellent OS to use on my lovely system every day.
Just glad I don't have to suffer from Windows 11 mess either :-)
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Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-07-15
Votes: 3
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Fedora strikes the perfect balance between fast updates and stability. Its implementation of both GNOME and KDE is among the best. I used to prefer KDE, but since Fedora 36, I’ve switched to GNOME—it works better with touch screens.
As you might guess, I’ve gone through six major Fedora upgrades since my fresh GNOME install, all without breaking my system.
I especially appreciate how Fedora handles updates at shutdown. It notifies me of available updates but never forces an immediate install or restart.
As a long-time Linux user, I used to distro-hop constantly. Fedora cured me of that habit.
I’ve installed Fedora on multiple systems, often adding OnlyOffice, Shotwell, LocalSend, and Drawing to complement (or replace) the default packages. My next goal? Building a custom Fedora image using livemedia-creator.
Not giving it 10/10 only because I have to install codecs I need manually. But I understand that its FOSS.
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-11
Votes: 4
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It's a solid major distro
fast updates while being stable???
I like how it restart after system updates just like windows... it wont force you tho, you need to restart it by the button on software manager to update system
the only problem I can find especially for new users is codec. Tried mpv from fedora repos and it lags a lot, turned out I just need to "change" installed codec and hardware from main repo to extra one or just use flathub version of it.
everything else is good...
While KDE is available, I still recommend the gnome one for now, atleast until they treat it the same like the installer.
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-29
Votes: 57
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Just works. What stands out from other distro is the security with SE-Linux out of the box and good Wayland support.
I use KDE Plasma on Fedora and it made the transition from Windows to Linux much easier.
Since it only comes with FOSS, proprietary stuff like codecs, Nvidia driver, Video acceleration and CUDA tools have to be installed on a new Fedora installation from RPM Fusion repo(free and non-free). This is a one-time thing and after that, it's smooth sailing.
Highly recommend this distro to even newcomers.
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Version: 42
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-06-28
Votes: 1
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Fedora is up-to-date, stable (updates don't break the system), and easy to use.
The graphical installer is easy to use. Installing on an encrypted hard-drive easy. It mostly just worked out of the box and did not require time-consuming configuration; although I did have to install Nvidia drivers manually.
I personally prefer to update by command line and the graphical installer has twice introduced conflicts with that. The GUI updater sometimes demands a system restart to update. It restarts into a special update mode which is Windows-like and un-Linux.
Third party software generally works well, meaning that there is less need to find solutions in community documentation and manual intervention when I need something to work on the fly and do not have time to research and configure.
Aesthetically, I find the default environment to be extremely unattractive.
I do not like this distribution and yet I run it on two computers and I think that testifies to its practical strengths.
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Version: 42
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-06-28
Votes: 1
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I use Fedora Plasma.
The applications are up-to-date, which is nice. Most things worked out of the box.
But the system is opinionated. E.g. getting "hibernation" to work required manual intervention. You are made to choose one desktop environment and Fedora makes it difficult and potentially buggy to add another.
Dual boot install with Windows worked, but then when I upgraded from 41 to 42 the process destroyed my Windows install. Automatic installers do things that are not transparent and which are not always sane. Ease comes at a price.
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Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-28
Votes: 0
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First off I like the new installer, a huge improvement in my opinion. I just find the UI bright and colorful and not the drab desktops I have notice as defaults on other distributions. Updates went smoothly except for a firmware update which apparently requires a manual install by way of a USB bootable drive instead of update because I kept getting a ROM error going way of updates. Otherwise, had had zero issues and being out of the Microsoft Windows traps and push for all things Microsoft it's very refreshing to have control again. Not sure I am thrilled completely with the native Gnome look, but the good thing is its very customizable. It is early on in my Fedora experience, but so far I have no regrets moving from Windows 11.
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Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-28
Votes: 0
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Great stability. Despite its bleeding edge, it provides a great working environment. With proper setup of extensions this linux functions as a great OS that is very easy to set up. Leaving enough opportunity to learn the linux architecture of systemd.
Fedora offers several spin-off distributions in different desktop environments. The standard is Gnome which I do not like as much. Buit with tweaking and changing settings it does hit the sweet spot.
I have tried other linux variants, but the ease of install makes Fedora the linux of choise.
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-27
Votes: 5
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Comming from Debian/Ubuntu based distros, First time using Fedora(KDE), so far this is the best from what I tried so far.
Currently using as primary OS for around 2 months+, everything is working smooth on my 2015 27inch iMac hardware. The near perfect OS I experiace before was PopOs( 22.04), but Fedora just made me realise that there were room for improvement in other distros. No plans for another switch until this one breaks, which I am not expecting anytime soon. Normally everyone should be happy to get updates so frequent, I am thinking it is two much frequent, I prefer performing updates once in two weeks.
Those who not used anything other than Debian/Ubuntu based distros should try Fedora, I strongly recomend this distro.
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Version: 42
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-06-26
Votes: 0
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worst distro i've had to use so far
DNF broke my entire system after an update, the system uses BTRFS but snapshot management isn't well integrated like it is in OpenSUSE. DNF is slow and unresponsive, autocompletion is slow and barely works…
this whole distro is absolute trash. it's insanely bugged despite being advertised as stable…
1/10 cause i can't go lower, this piece of trash made me waste dozens of hours just to fix the issues OOTB and later on.
the nvidia kernel modules will build in background during boot times after an update, but the system doesn't tell you about it so the system hangs and takes minutes to boot without telling you why.
avoid at all costs.
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-24
Votes: 13
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The only distribution that worked for me out-of-the-box. Linux Mint couldn't detect wifi, NobaraOS (Fedora-based) broke when updating. I nearly lost hope and would've switched back to Windows but Fedora got me in awe. Been using it for more than 2 weeks now, barely any problems.
I like the balance of stability and cutting-edge. I get a pretty recent version of apps/games, whilst not sacrificing much productivity and stability while doing school-related stuff. This also means it's very good and stable for gaming, I had games working for me while having it broken in my best friend on Windows.
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-16
Votes: 30
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Fedora 42 KDE Plasma Edition. This is the most modern and highest quality distro I have come across. I am in the process of switching all my computers to this distro. I can see the effect that RHEL has on it's upstream Fedora with the attention to security and overall quality. Despite the packages in fedora being very fresh, I rarely ever come across a bug, and I have never seen a critical bug. I love that I can get the package freshness of Arch, but with the stability and quality of a properly managed distro. My #2 distro is OpenSUSE Tumbleweed, and my #3 is a tie between Debian testing, Kubuntu, and Siduction.
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Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-15
Votes: 3
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I've been using Fedora Kinoite (42) for a few weeks now and I'm very impressed. Everything is well configured, and with the default settings of the latest version of KDE, you can get started right away - or customize it to your liking. All the hardware works right out of the box. I'm a bit surprised by the almost daily updates, which I didn't expect on an Atom system. However, there is one problem with Fedora Kinoite: the system sound (HDA Intel PCH) suddenly halves in sound and volume. Everything sounds flat. There is no help in sight, as most research on the subject comes up empty - or there is none (Kinoite). When will the distros finally get the sound problem under control? Whether you use Debian, Arch or their variants, the result is always the same disappointment. Speakers at half volume, headphones at full volume. This never happened on the same PC under Windows - always full volume. Therefore only 9 points.
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Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-09
Votes: 5
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New to Linux for about three months. No problems with the install. Still on a learning curve. Reading the documentation helps and seeing Scientific Fedora flavor with KDE desktop and learning. Reading about the command line but not seeking it out and happy with gui of version 42.
Installed on an old Win 8.1 Accer Celeron 4Gb unit where the old hd is a slowdown, and on a Dell AMD 5 8Gb unit, ssd, and of course better. Before the cutover from win-11 bought a new HP 16 Gb with an NPU to see what it is,and keeping it for now on Win 11 waiting for AMD kernel stability for the NPU to be worked out problem free before considering a cutover there. Not a coder, but wondering eventually if coding and code AI can be played with. Mostly doing browsing now. Almost exclusively.
On the installs, audio works on both conversions. Have not tested or used Bluetooth.
Worked with Rufus and Ubuntu and Lubuntu usb installs, okay, but Fedora is for now the choice, and likely to stay so. Giving it 9 because it is still in learning mode but the reviews seem 9 or 10 unless things glitched somehow.
I picked Scientific Fedora flavor and like the KDE desktop as intuitive to a Win-11 user. Used the Fedora Media Installer to download an ISO and get both units working from that USB.
Not too much more to say than so far so good, and a cleaner interface than what Windows has become. I will be a true Linux convert when I get the new HP unit cut over and play with it on Hugging Face stuff for local unit AI experimenting. With browser and addon similarity over Win-11 and Fedora, there is really no big difference beyond the aggressive marketing of Copilot by MS which was a major factor in trying Linux.
Learning is at a point where mistakes might make a clean Fedora reinstall a good idea, mistakes can be made, but Fedora gives the confidence that a reinstall will only be easy and better. Clearly not a distro hopper, but looking so far at versions that will stay in business, and gnome and KDE, with KDE fine enough.
As advice for any novice testing a change, Windows recovery media should be made and tested. The new unit, while still on its Costco exchange window had the OS cleanly reinstalled from a recovery USB, as a concept test during the free exchange window, while recovery on the years-old Dell glitched - which cemented the Fedora commitment. The belief is MS makes recovery easy enough with the MS license code likely in firmware, but it was not worth the time to experiment since Fedora on the Dell was intended.
Speccy on Windows was a help, yet I have not checked whether it is available for Linux. It does give useful system info detail to review and rely upon. All for now, although a years-into-it follow-up review might be helpful to people.
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-02
Votes: 22
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I switched from Windows to Fedora two months ago. I'm thrilled. I switched to version 42 on the first day. Looking back, I wouldn't do that again. Waiting two or three weeks would have been better. But everything was resolved promptly and quickly. The system is absolutely stable. Thanks to btrfs, I can quickly restore backups if an update doesn't work properly. I'll be testing CachyOS on my laptop. I use KDE as my desktop. The options are incredible. Working with the system is fun and enjoyable every day. Big thanks to Redhat and the Fedora team!
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Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-29
Votes: 5
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Amazing distro needs some work in post quantum cryptography and stability, It has good minimalistic design good balance between usability and efficiency and most importantly it is not that resource intensive so you can run it on basically any modern hardware. I was amazed when I switched from windows to Fedora workstation but now I regret ehy didn't I switched earlier. Linux is amazing fedora has upstream development which means you net all nice juicy innovation from the labs of Red hat organization. It is a killer.
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-26
Votes: 21
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Have been using Fedora KDE 42 for the last 4 months and it has been running like a dream, from gaming to productivity I've had no issues. Anti-cheat is an issue on Linux as a whole so it's not just fedora with that problem. Running Ubuntu or Arch I would've borked the OS by now but Fedora is really stable and was able to keep me from nuking it for this time using it. VR Chat, CS2 and Warthunder works like a dream and I've managed to clock better performance in overclocked and non overclocked configs compared to windows 11
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Version: 42
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-05-23
Votes: 2
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Talking about Fedora in general - it's the best Linux distro I've ever used. I distro hop a lot but time and again I come back to Fedora. But the most recent version 42 has installation issues. It messes up the boot USB and also causes problem with dual boots. A word of warning to Ventoy users reading this - do not use your main Ventoy USB to boot Fedora or it'll kill that Ventoy and you will have a hard time getting all your ISOs back. Fedora acknowledges this issue in their blogpost. Such an annoyance in a "stable" release is unacceptable. I hope this is an one-time negligence due to their recent change in leadership and all.
Aside from that, as always, it is classic Fedora. Vanilla Gnome and all open source experience. And if one needs proprietary drivers, Rpmfusion is just some clicks away.
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-20
Votes: 9
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After years of experimenting with Linux on the side i finally decided to jump ship.
i consider the vast majority of derivative distros as little more than dedicated install scripts of the major ditributions so that doesn't leave that many options.
Ubuntu never really clicked with me and having to use it at work daily i can say that hasn't changed.
Arch i've mained for a few years and actually quite liked it but also had a lot of unnecessary hassle in the little things.
Suse i wanted to like but it somehow feels so unnecessarily bloated and being a Gnome User i'm not too fond on the overreliance on qt in it's tooling. Also the project seems to be a bit directionless and struggling.
I finally settled on Fedora.
Regarding my Software I'm a Vanilla kinda guy and Fedora fits that bill perfectly, only necessary configuration, no "cosmetic" additons.
The hardline open-source stance of fedora did get a bit annoying at times, e.g. having to use third party repos for stuff like codecs, steam etc. but having lived the arch lifestyle I didn't mind doing some configuration by hand. Also in recent versions they can be enabled right from the installer.
With Flatpak and Wayland maturing i finally tried Silverblue and i it is perfect for me.
i'm maining it for about 2 years now and have had 0 issues or hassle. In the beginning i layered some packages but meanwhile Flathub covers all my SW needs to the point where i run an unmodified silverblue base.
My gaming needs have dialed down in recent years, i don't play a lot of cutting edge or mutliplayer stuff so, steam being steam, pretty much my whole library is playable without problems.
Coding i only ever do on my work system anymore but i did experiment a bit with podman out of curiosity. Concepts like dev containers definitely have the potential for something great but there's also more room to grow.
TLDR
Silverblue is the most comfortable, no hassle, just works, easy to use Linux distribution i've used.
Imo it's the closest thing Linux has ever come to a ready for the masses distribution.
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-17
Votes: 5
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Update to my review from 2025-05-11.
It might be very helpful for the ones (I mentioned in my previous review) that have problems with Fedora "freezing".
I changed the Refresh rate on my "main" monitor from "native" 144 Hz to 60 Hz and I do not have any problems anymore.
I use a higher level, newer, i7 11Gen, laptop which refresh "default" is 144 Hz. This laptop is my "base station" for another two monitors, and I do not use it for gaming, so I do not care about 144 Hs refresh. I just need it to work as a WORK STATION... and it works (so far) with the lowered refresh setting of the main (laptop's) monitor to 60 Hz, as the other two monitors are.
Of course, there were various reasons of the "freezing" Fedora reviews on the Internet, so... check them all to find the one you might have...
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-12
Votes: 11
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Awesome experience with Fedora Silverblue 42 (as well as 41). Absolutly rock solid, more than any other linux distro or even any other os (except macOS and ChromeOS). Zero errors or crashes and I am using it as daily driver.
Really easy for beginners, just go to the App Store and install your flatpaks But for most apps I strongly recommend the flathub versions of the apps! You can still install rpms, if you need.
I also love pure stock Gnome, especially on my Surface Tablet.
Best choice if you want an easy to use Linux OS that just works.
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Version: 42
Rating: 2
Date: 2025-05-11
Votes: 3
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I recently tried Fedora 42 and was extremely disappointed with the experience. I intended to set up Fedora as a dual boot alongside Windows 11, but everything turned out to be far from what I expected.
When I reached the partitioning stage, I carefully ensured that I selected the dual boot option and prepared space for Fedora. However, after the installation completed and I rebooted my laptop, not only did I not find an option to boot into Windows 11, but my Windows 11 was completely gone.
This was incredibly frustrating because I was very cautious throughout the installation process and was confident I followed all the correct steps. There were no warnings or prompts to confirm my partition selections, and worst of all, it felt as if Fedora had completely overwritten my system without giving me the option to choose which operating system I wanted to boot into.
While I understand that Fedora is more focused on Linux users, my experience with dual boot on Fedora 42 was terrible. The installation process felt opaque and even ruined my previously working Windows setup.
This has been a very disappointing experience, and I’m left feeling extremely frustrated. Now, I have to find a way to recover my lost Windows 11 and restore my system. I hope the Fedora developers can improve the installation process and provide clearer warnings and more transparent options, especially for users who want to set up dual boot.
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Version: 42
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-05-11
Votes: 0
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I installed Fedora several months ago on a higher kevel, newer, i7 11Gen, laptop.
Current KDE Plasma, Wayland, current kernel, etc, etc...
Generally speaking, well organized distro, but...
... it is frequently freezing, several times per day, with no apparent reason.
First, I had to hard-shut down the comp and restart it. Then, I realized that the freeze goes away after several minutes, so I waited...
I read MANY complains on the Internet about it. Nobody knows the real reason. Some associate it with AMD based comps (not mine), some with power "Performance" option to be changed to "Balanced" to solve the problem (did not solve it!), some with Gnome (not me), some with Wayland (disqualification!!!), etc, etc...
I have to get back to some other options I used previously... Nobara (but it could have the same problem, as it is based on Fedora), Manjaro... Tuxedo... and many other distros I tried and gave up after having some "inconveniences"...
I don't know.
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-11
Votes: 10
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Running on the same machine I tested version 41 on. The differences are apparent right away, as I just set up and use Fedora 42 instead of ATTEMPT to set up (tweak to my liking) and attempt to use as a work station and web browser.
Biggest difference? I downloaded and installed KDE plasma this time instead of Gnome. THAT may be why I'm now seeing Fedora as a "just works" distro instead of the unreliable, rather clunky distro I've experienced for several Fedora versions over the years. I've ALWAYS reported in forums and here about slowness, crashes (random), and overall troubles. Gnome related? Or... ?
The live environment went smoothly and offered all of the choices I'd make with an install of a new distro. It ran well and detected all of my hardware, including graphics/cpu, networking, wifi printer, audio, etc.
The hard install has done the same. I'm happy with this Plasma version of Fedora 42. Less than a 10 would not do it justice.
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Version: 42
Rating: 6
Date: 2025-05-10
Votes: 0
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I have mixed feelings with Fedora, on one hand I like a lot of what 42 has done. I have installed it on a laptop and a desktop PC. Have had no issues installing or running any apps. But on the Lenovo the App store update kept indicating a firmware (bios) update which downloaded fine and requested a restart but could never actually install the firmware update. Even with SecureBoot and TPM turned off. I kept getting a ROM error, so I finally updated the firmware using a bootable USB drive with the ISO firmware image. I also really do not like pure Gnome that much it is bearable when installing Gnome tweaks but I still sometimes feel that I want more tweaks. My rating of 6 sort of defines the fact that I am on the fence with Fedora.
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Version: 42
Rating: 4
Date: 2025-05-08
Votes: 0
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After using Fedora for almost a year, I had to switch to another linux now, to ubuntu. Since fedora version 42 release, the system is buggy, installed apps are crushing, also the fedora file explorer is crushing sometimes when I try to access network hard drive via samba. Unfortunately I had to quit Fedora. It has really good fundamentals like new GNOME version, great wayland support, but since fedora version 42 is hardly usable. In that sense fedora 41 was much more better, but I did not wanted to do a downgrade. It's a shame that fedora does not have a LTS version or something similar.
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-07
Votes: 7
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I tested XFCE for a while, but there were problems with dnfdragora, which became apparent immediately after installation. Despite some help from the forum, this appears to be a problem with the installation itself. This problem has apparently been reported numerous times in the bug tracker. I switched to Fedora Budgie, which was also very quick to install and the updates were problem-free. It looks very appealing graphically, offers many configuration options, and has an innovative design. This makes Linux really fun and there's something for everyone!
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Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-06
Votes: 1
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Fedora KDE Plasma edition is exceptionally good. I've used Linux for over 2 decades, mostly sticking to the Debian/Ubuntu/Mint distros. After substantial testing of many other distros, I settled on Fedora because: Fedora is one of the most modern in it's design, with OpenSUSE as a fairly close #2, and with Debian/Ubuntu/Mint being very distant in their designs (they are good distros, just not using the latest design concepts that most users won't see). Fedora is notable for using packages that are nearly bleeding edge (up-to-date) yet with enough testing that Fedora is very stable. There are a few downsides to Fedora though: It isn't the perfect distro for a complete newbie to Linux as it requires a small bit of technical know-how to install Xorg instead of Wayland, or to add additional Fedora repositories.
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Version: 41
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-02
Votes: 0
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Coming from Debian it is more convenient to use, DNF is fine a mature. I use MATE and while is not as flashy out of the box as Ubuntu's, it's easy to customise.
There was an initial issue with the launch of 41, blank screen (Wayland) but learnt the lesson, waiting for the version update 1-2 months does the trick and you have always have 6 month to do so. It is highly recommended as a desktop distro.
As for the severs Debian remains the king if you want to have a set-up and forget approach and don't mind the outdated but secure packages. Fedora server is fine and very comfortable to use but needs more attention. Out of the box SElinux and BTRFS are welcome, spins and immutable versions are a nice touch if that's your jam.
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Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-28
Votes: 20
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With Fedora, you get all the latest linux innovations and it's stable. You're on the edge, not the bleeding edge. My favorite distribution.
However, it's annoying you have to add the rpm fusion repo and make sure you manually install the codecs.
Also Fedora workstation provides the vanilla version of Gnome.
Gnome is my favorite desktop environment, but I install gnome-tweaks to add those minimize maximize buttons (in the Window titlebars section).
And you need to add extension manager, in order to add dash to panel.
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Version: 42
Rating: 4
Date: 2025-04-21
Votes: 0
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I have installed Fedora on a Testingsystem with two SSDs and a 2TB harddisk. Installing was a little difficult compared to Mint, MXLinux or SuSE and some other systems I have tested.
But, I don´t wanna use Wayland and there wasn´t an alternativ choice. A no-go for me.
And the KDE-Desktop is not the first choice using with Fedora, I think.
But what kills me is, after installation and downloading over 2GB Update-Files, the system want to restart and I get an restart-screen looking like Windows!
I want a Linux and NOT something looking like Windows!!!
Never!
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Version: 42
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-04-19
Votes: 0
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I downloaded Fedora 42 and put it on a USB with Ventoy. USB had another partition with private stuff. After installing Fedora, I was unpleasantly surprised that my other partition with private stuff and the Ventoy bootable partition were deleted, leaving only free space on the USB.
I didn't believe so. I installed Ventoy again, installed Fedora from USB, to found that the same thing happened again.
This never happened on any other distro.
Needless to say that I didn't stick to Fedora, and installed another distro with Ventoy, and the problem didn't happen.
Leaving a 1 rating for losing the partition with private stuff.
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Version: 41
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-16
Votes: 12
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I switched from Kubuntu 24.10 to Fedora 41 KDE recently. I tried it a couple years and just wasnt super impressed with it but also was not as knowledgeable. Now its so stupid easy to get setup and just game on. I had mine setup in about 30 minutes with rpm, flatpaks, btrs assistant, auto mount drives etc. etc. no Issues. Installer is amazing and super simple. Really excited.. I have noticed that my blacks in colors are darker than Kubuntu so I'm not sure what that is, makes it hard to see at night time in games.. not sure how yet to fix that. Overall super solid experience. I want something that just works, feels comfortable, looks clean, has VRR, customizable and more up to date.
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-16
Votes: 34
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I recently upgraded my operating system from Fedora 41 to Fedora 42, marking the first time I opted for an upgrade instead of performing a clean installation. I must admit, the process was seamless, and the results were beyond my expectations. Having used Fedora for quite a while, I've grown accustomed to its reliability and user-friendly nature, but Fedora 42 feels like a significant step forward. It's as if my system has evolved from being good to being truly excellent in both performance and design.
After the upgrade, I immediately noticed how smooth and fluid the system has become. Every interaction feels snappier, and the overall aesthetics have been refined beautifully. Fedora 42 also introduced several under-the-hood improvements that enhance both functionality and stability. The kernel update ensures better hardware support, and the tweaks to the desktop environment make navigating and multitasking more intuitive than ever. Whether I'm working on complex projects or simply browsing online, the system handles it all effortlessly.
One feature that stood out to me is the new Wellbeing functionality in GNOME 48, which was included in this upgrade. This feature resonates deeply with the current need for balance between productivity and self-care. It enables users to monitor screen time, set breaks, and even offers gentle reminders to step away from the screen—a thoughtful addition that reflects the growing awareness of mental health and ergonomics in technology design. It’s incredible how a small feature can have such a positive impact on daily habits and work-life balance.
Additionally, I appreciate the subtle improvements to Fedora's package manager, DNF. Installing and updating software is even more efficient now, reducing downtime and simplifying system maintenance. The developers truly listened to the community and addressed many of the minor quirks that users had been discussing in recent releases. Fedora 42 also appears to have focused heavily on security, with enhanced measures to protect data and ensure a safer environment for users. This is particularly important for someone like me who values privacy and operates in an online world where threats are ever-present.
Overall, Fedora 42 is a masterpiece. It combines practicality with innovation, delivering an operating system that feels both familiar and refreshingly new. This release has strengthened my confidence in Fedora as my go-to Linux distribution. As I continue to explore its features and experience its improvements, I look forward to seeing what Fedora 43 will bring. If it's anything like Fedora 42, I’m certain it will be worth the wait.
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Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-16
Votes: 4
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I think this is a great and rock solid OS to use.
Also a easy OS for beginners and Experienced users,who will use a different Os Than Windows or other operatingsystems.
I use Fedora on my Pc and i'm very statisfied about it. I use the gnome desktop while i was using Mac Os before on an Macbook pro and Imac,so i't was very easy for me to switch over.
Also Fedora Linux has the newest packages who are available with Linux when they are availale you can easy install or upgrade them with Flatpak,Dnf,Rpm or whatever. I think Fedora is the only Linux distribution who has first the newest packages for linux rather than other Linux distributions.
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-16
Votes: 3
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I try some distros, like Mint 22.1, OpenSUSE 15.6 and tumbleweed, Debian 12... And then I try Fedora 42 Beta. My notebook is very simple, one Acer Aspite A315 (Pentium 4417U, 4Gb RAM, 240Gb SSD and 500Gb HD). And all works!!
Every other distro I've tried have some problem with my note, except Fedora. I start with Live, test most of my hardware, all works fine!
Then I try agais, using dual boot this time. Fedora works ok, only a little slow, when compares with Windows 11, on same notebook.
And then... I remove all Windows from my note and install Fedora 42 Beta on my notebook, as primary SO. All works (as expected...), fast and reliable! Windows on my machine? No more!!!
Now I'm using Fedora Linux 42 KDE edition since April, 13. And I'm very happy!
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Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-15
Votes: 14
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I my experience Fedora 42 with GNOME 48 is absolutely phenomenal! I love it!! The revamped GNOME Shell is buttery smooth on Wayland, with intuitive workflows and a polished look that’s pure eye candy. The Anaconda Web UI made installation a breeze, and the system screams performance on my AMD Ryzen with the Linux 6.14 kernel. Btrfs keeps things rock-solid, and GCC 15 is a dev’s dream. Fedora 42 is the gold standard for a cutting-edge, stable Linux experience. Huge kudos to the team! 🎉 #Fedora42 #GNOME
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-12
Votes: 11
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Fedora Linux is a modern, community-driven Linux distribution known for its up-to-date software and close alignment with the latest open-source technologies. Backed by Red Hat, Fedora places a strong emphasis on free and open-source principles, making it a favorite among developers, system administrators, and tech enthusiasts. It provides early access to the latest versions of the Linux kernel, GNOME desktop environment, and a wide range of development tools, while still maintaining a high level of stability. Fedora Workstation, the desktop edition, delivers a clean, efficient, and near-vanilla GNOME experience that performs well even on modest hardware. Security is another strong point, with features like SELinux enabled by default, offering advanced protection out of the box. One downside is its relatively short release cycle—each version is supported for around 13 months, requiring regular upgrades. Additionally, some proprietary software and codecs aren’t included by default, though they can be added via repositories like RPM Fusion. While Fedora may be slightly less beginner-friendly than other distributions like Ubuntu, it is well-documented and supported by a helpful community. Overall, Fedora is an excellent choice for those who want a cutting-edge, secure, and reliable Linux environment, especially if they value open-source ideals and enjoy staying on the forefront of technology.
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Version: 41
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-04-10
Votes: 1
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10 to 15 years ago fedora would have been one of my goto's for Linux. Not anymore. I downloaded and installed the latest live workstation gnome ISO onto a flash drive. I used the fedora media creation tool for windows for my first try. When I tried booting up the image checked the drive for errors as it was loading it into ram. The test said the media (drive) was no good and failed to move forward. I then tried using Rufus in DD mode and the same error happened again. I tried rufus in hybrid mode and I couldn't get past the grub screen. I gave up. I could have looked online to see if someone else had the same issues but for the moment i'm putting fedora at the back of the bus. Six months to a year ago I tried fedora kinoite (atomic kde plasma) I was able to install it on the same machine but I had annoying issues using it. I eventually uninstalled it and replaced it with nobara (which is based on fedora) I was happy with nobara 40 but then I updated the machine to nobara 41. Since then I've had issues with the machine and today i had enough with all the update problems on nobara 41 and uninstalled it. On any debian based distributions and opensuse i've had no issues with them.... fedora has really gone down the dumps.
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Version: 41
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-05
Votes: 10
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Switched to Fedora around Fedora 18, and have been using it as my daily driver since. Had previously alternated between (K)Ubuntu, Debian and Arch as my daily, but ended up moving all my gear to Fedora and CentOS (later Rocky).
Fedora doesn't have the Ubuntu-style nagware asking for money, it's much better with more complicated storage setups like RAID+LVM, and it's a good mix of stable and current. You get a relatively reliable system that still has the latest version of KDE Plasma, Firefox and the latest drivers courtesy of a current Linux kernel. It's fairly easy to use but with more secure defaults than some other desktop-focused distros.
My personal experience has been that packaged software in Fedora's repo is closer in quality to Debian than Ubuntu, but more current. Ubuntu packages tend to ship broken more frequently, at least the ones I see and use. The flip side of that is sometimes Fedora ships with major pieces of infrastructure that aren't fully baked, like PulseAudio and Wayland, and there is an adjustment period as people find and fix the bugs.
Fedora is Red Hat based, so if you work in the enterprise space and will be dealing with RHEL/likes, Fedora is a good way to stay ahead of the curve and not be blindsided when a new release comes out. Fedora users are ready for technologies like SELinux and Wayland well before they hit the enterprise space. However, since Fedora is a Red Hat centric project, IBM could decide to neuter it like they did with CentOS if some MBA in middle management decides Fedora is a threat to RHEL.
Every OS has its strengths, annoyances, and WTFs, and it always comes down to which one is the least difficult to live with. For me and my use case, Fedora sucks less.
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Version: 42-beta
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-04-02
Votes: 0
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Bad distro . When updating packages there is no progress seen . Then i cancel it and reboot the computer and then i get a black screen with no error . I can not fix that . Big thanks Fedora for a useless computer . Avoid it . This is not user friendly and not my way to bring linux to new comers . Fedora is not good for beginners and break the system with updates without any warning . For a workstation distro this is gonna a big deal breaker for many serious users . I wonder if Fedora test updates
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-24
Votes: 73
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I've done a lot of distro hopping and I just keep coming back to Fedora. I've been a linux user for over a decade; I started on Fedora and here I am 15 years later still using it as my daily driver. Fedora is the perfect combination of latest features, available packages, and stability. The Fedora team does an incredible job of making sure that things just work while still pushing the envelope of what linux is and will be in the future. The only real issue I've had in the past is the lack of media codex which seems to be less of an issue with newer releases. Some people complain that the package manager is slow and they are kind of correct, but the important thing to me isn't the speed, it's the reliability and all you need to know is that dnf = does not fail. Overall I think Fedora is the most complete and well maintained distro out there, suitable for everyone from beginner to experienced user.
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Version: 42-beta
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-22
Votes: 5
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I tried Fedora beta with the COSMIC desktop environment, which is a new spin and a surprise given that COSMIC is at alpha 6 at the time of writing. I don't think that Fedora has ever released a spin before based on a non-production desktop environment, but there is a great deal of interest and goodwill towards COSMIC and, as it turned out, it made the right decision to support it early.
Why COSMIC? I am an old Ubuntu person and not since Unity have I experienced a desktop environment which is so efficient - for my use, it simply takes fewer mouse and keyboard actions to perform a specific task than others. It is also midway between GNOME (low) and KDE (high) in the degree of customisation, which is just right. There is some muttering that it "is too much like GNOME". It certainly looks rather like it, but the "feel" is completely different.
Producing and maintaining the spin is helped by COSMIC being decoupled - it is small, made up of relatively few packages, because it has little technical debt. Wayland and Pipewire, among others, are mandatory with no fallback to older technology.
The installer (Anaconda) is the same as it has been for many releases and behaves in the same way. However, after the initial screens have been navigated it is a few minutes, and a reboot, to the COSMIC desktop. This has one Fedora wallpaper (which vanishes from the wallpaper chooser and cannot be picked again if you switch to one of COSMIC's wallpapers, a minor bug) but is otherwise as developed by System76. Firefox, LibreOffice, [GNOME] Disks, [GNOME] System Monitor and [GNOME] Calculator are supplied to fill in the gaps left by COSMIC's own utilities (Files, Media Player, Screenshot, Settings, Store, Terminal, Text Editor). Rather oddly, Okular [KDE] is also preinstalled to support PDF file reading; I replaced it with Papers [GNOME].
In general the COSMIC utilities are GNOME-like but, as is common throughout, have sensible defaults and their customisation options do not generally have to be changed. The Store is actually very good; it is fast and to the point and supports dnf and Flathub. An omission in COSMIC is that there is no indicator for software updates. The developers have made the correct decision not to include the rather clunky dnfdragora; either the command line or the Store can be used to check. Another minor omission is that there is no night light; this is explicitly stated as being a post-first-release option in COSMIC. Unfortunately, sct (an elegant solution) doesn't appear to be available for up-to-date versions of Fedora, so I will compile it myself.
On actual use, window tiling, the best feature of the old pre-COSMIC Pop! OS, is there and working splendidly. I find the whole desktop fast, slick and well-integrated, which is a great achievement; there is nowhere I could find where a feature or appearance sticks out as inappropriate or not in keeping with the rest of the environment. I have had no crashes in two days of heavy use, which is an even more remarkable achievement for a beta operating system with an alpha desktop environment!
I suspected that Fedora would do a good job here, as I have always thought that its engineering is the best of the major Linux distributions, and I was right. I see a lot of complaints about Pop! OS with COSMIC, many of which are misguided given that it is at alpha; ironically, someone else took System 76's desktop environment and stabilised it.
Rating? 9. There are a few - but only a few - quirks, as is expected in an alpha version of any software, but Fedora has done a stupendous job in making a sound environment using COSMIC and it is usable day-to-day, which surprised me. It also has the assurance that, because of the semi-rolling release, alphas, betas and the final release ("epoch 1") will follow, although I have to add "eventually" to that. Developing a completely new desktop environment is as hard as it gets and the development process has been drawn out.
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Version: 42-beta
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-22
Votes: 2
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I really like this build currently dual boot with windows 11 all is going great grub did pick up windows on a separate HD , this current 42 beta is just fantastic , I suggest any one wanting to give Linux a try this is your time to try , installation was a breeze, a nice walk through as you install makes it easy , for a non computer illiterate ,for a older person thats not a guru this in my op ion is simpler then windows 11 to install , easy to use and a simple layout not over coming and confusion , just simplicity at it's best , I did install gnome tweaks to always show the taskbar , just hands down a great OS with out the telemetry of Windows, get it a try you will not be disappointed . At the current state I'm enjoying this more then windows 11..
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Version: 42-beta
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-20
Votes: 10
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Fedora KDE offers a polished and modern KDE Plasma experience with Fedora’s reliability and up-to-date software. The Plasma desktop is sleek, customizable, and lightweight, making it a great choice for users who prefer a traditional yet modern interface. While it benefits from Fedora’s strong security and frequent updates, the rolling nature of updates may not suit those looking for long-term stability. Overall, Fedora KDE is an excellent option for users who want a cutting-edge Linux distro with a beautiful and highly configurable desktop.
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-19
Votes: 8
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installed as virtual machine using Parallels desktop on Apple Mac Studio M2 Max (aarch64, arm), KDE. works flawlessly. even as VM, is more responsive that native Intel Fedora 41 on i9 cpu system. Mac users, even though VMware FUsion is now free, Parallels is worth the money and far superior to Fusion, running Linux and macOS VMs on ARM (Fusion does not support MacOS VMs on ARM, only Intel). Parallels will actually download Fedora directly and install, you don't need to search for ISO. In addition to Fedora, Parallels will directly download Ubuntu, Debian and Kali. I tried installing otther distros and had no problem, there is an option for installing other distros using 6,.x or 5.x kernels, Arch, Red Hat, etc. with your own provided ISO images.
I chose Fedora because I want up to date Firefox etc, directly, IOW not Snap or Flatpack. Ubuntu GNOME interface seemed slow as a VM under Parallels, which surprised me. no problem with KDE Wayland through Parallels video nterface
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Version: 41
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-03-13
Votes: 1
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I have been using Fedora Silverblue 41 for a few weeks now and I am pleasantly surprised. I have already tried it in earlier versions and found it unsustainable. That has now changed. With the new “Refine” tool, you can also make limited changes to the appearance. Finally, you no longer have to resort to the “Extensions”. Unfortunately, the default setting in Gnome is still not set to “Dash to Dock” and so every new user sees a screen without a panel at first, until he possibly gets the idea to click to the top left to discover the panel. What nonsense! And stubbornness. The portals that Fedora maintains are extensive, but unfortunately quite confusing until you find answers. On the positive side, if you find it, it is gladly provided. However, the response times in the software center are annoying. Sometimes you really have to go for a coffee. This is faster in the Linux Mint software center. Unfortunately, there is still no sign of the announced new Fedora installation medium. Therefore 8/10 points.
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Version: 41
Rating: 2
Date: 2025-03-10
Votes: 0
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It is by far the worst distro I have ever tried in my life. I know it has many fans, but this distro only crashes, it doesn't work. Therefore, it is unstable and unreliable, which is something unusual for a Linux distro.
I don't know if this bad experience was because of my hardware, but I don't think so, because I tested it on a PC and on my laptop, and on both the experience was equally bad.
And look, I have tried it several times, every time they change the version I try, but I regret it later because I remember that everything is difficult.
I apologize to the fans, but this distro is not good for me.
É de longe a pior distro que já testei na vida. Sei que ela tem muitos fãs, mas essa distro só quebra, não funciona. Logo, ela é instável, não confiável, o que para uma distro linux é algo incondizente.
Não sei se essa má experiẽncia foi por causa do meu hardware, mas acho que não, pois testei em PC e em meu laptop, em ambos a experiência foi igualmente péssima.
E olha que já tentei várias vezes, sempre que mudam a versão eu tento, mas me arrependo depois porque lembro que é tudo difícil.
Peço desculpa aos fãs, mas essa distro não é boa para mim.
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-09
Votes: 28
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Fedora: The first distribution that I installed in 2009, and it remains the last one I gonna install.
Over the years, new technologies like systemd, Wayland, PipeWire, Btrfs, and even GNOME 3 were in their early stages, and Fedora, being a leading-edge distribution, often had issues that made it challenging to use daily. I couldn't last more than 3-4 months on any distribution for years, constantly switching back and forth among various options, mostly Ubuntu (up to version 12.10), Arch, and Debian. However, I always found myself returning to Fedora. I remember Fedora 17 as a rock-solid daily driver, but things went awry with versions 18, 19, and 20. Version 21, however, Fedora leads forward.
Nowadays, almost all the fundamental changes needed for the new Linux desktop era are complete, making Fedora a reliable and well-updated system.
- Leading-edge (a drawback in the past, but now a positive aspect)
- Reliable
- A large community worldwide
- Committed to open-source and free software
- Offers the best GNOME experience (from version 42, no more lags on Intel iGPUs; GNOME 48 finally merged the triple buffering merge request)
-brilliant backward compatibility, allowing it to be installed on both MBR BIOS and UEFI-only systems
- Fedora Friends Freedom Free
- If you have a laptop that needs to run smoothly without any issues, enywhere, there are Silverblue and Atomic versions available.
Choosing a distribution as your main one involves personal preferences, hardware, and use cases. However, from a technical standpoint, you can't go wrong with Fedora if you decide to pick it.
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Version: 41
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-03-06
Votes: 0
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Controversial attitude towards Fedora 41 distribution. On the one hand, it is an excellent and user-friendly system for a simple user, but on the other hand, it has many pitfalls.
At first glance, the system looks polished, but problems do occur. I had a case of complete video driver failure. It was working fine, then suddenly stopped working altogether, and never worked again. The system simply stopped recognizing both the driver and the graphics card.
This incident upset me greatly because in all other respects this is a worthy system. However, it too succumbed to the influence of Flatpak, which I do not approve of.
I can recommend this distribution if you are not interested in games or if you are quite an advanced user who enjoys tinkering with endless settings and video driver issues.
7 out of 10
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Version: 41
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-06
Votes: 0
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Fedora feels like a complete OS and a worthy answer to Windows and MacOS. I've been using it for a few years now, the longest I've used any single distribution, and I find most things work very well. It seems to me the closest to an "everything just works" desktop in a Linux distro. The main issues I run into seem to be more related to Wayland and fractional scaling or to programs themselves (niche issues in Chromium, occasional broken desktop extensions).
GNOME is snappy and stable, though I prefer adding a more traditional taskbar, which is easy to do through extensions.
DNF has been easy to navigate, and the latest version has been especially quick for updates.
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Version: 41
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-02-28
Votes: 9
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Let me say I usually run Debian and still do on servers. Recently I wanted a newer version of an application for compatibility with another system. I couldn't get it without going to unstable/testing Debian. I took that as an opportunity to try another distro or 2.
I installed Fedora and have been very happy. The install is easy and works with a wide range of hardware (I installed it on multiple other systems). It has been my daily driver for a couple months now and I am very pleased.
My servers will continue to run Debian just for the stability of it, but I will run Fedora on my workstations. The Gnome interface is nice and works well, but I have been messing with Hyprland and am enjoying it. everything has worked well with IBM, AMD and Nvidia graphics.
Updating has been very easy and no issue.
Software is readily available. If not in the repo, the vendor will usually have it. I see a lot of availability of flatpaks, but to be honest I dislike flatpak and snaps so I dont use them.
Looking for a distro, give Fedora a try.
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-26
Votes: 26
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I don't change Fedora for nothing, reliable, fast, bleeding edge, secure, free, community of users and developers, documentation and tutorials online, easy of use, configurable, not bloatware, perfect installation in 3 different computers, beautiful. I use and prefer Gnome but you can made a choice in most desktops.
I use too one program made for Windows running in Bottles without problems.
Cover near all what I need and always improve.
I know and I tried the most popular distros and others, to me the best.
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Version: 41
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-02-15
Votes: 5
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Well after over 14 months of Distro hoping , i think it's finally over. It was an eye opening experience and on the whole not a good one.
Installing went smooth and updating was fine. i am not normally a fan of KDE , but i thought i'd give it one more try. after a day of using and tweaking it i have grown to like it.
Also , nice to see flatpak installed during the install process . i would recommend fedora kde to anybody who wants a nice and easy install and setup.
I will keep using and testing and come back for a month and if i am happy with it i will chance 9/10 to 10/10.
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-10
Votes: 48
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Fedora Linux cures my distro hop on my Dell preicison workstation running Intel® Xeon® W-2125 and nVidia Quadro P400 . Everything works perfectly
I've tried them all. Ubuntu, Manjaro, Debian, MX Linux, Mint....all of which has one or more fatal flaws that do not work in one of the scenarios limited Printer driver , unable Suspend/Sleep, lack of nVidia driver out of box, no VPN app, no wifi driver, no Google online accounts, LUKS encryption..
Fedora is the only distro that work for everything enabled with Nvidia proprietary driver
No more distro hop. It stops right here.
It's simply the BEST. 10/10
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Version: 41
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-02-09
Votes: 0
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My previous distro was PopOS. Although I think it's a great platform, I felt that they were getting behind on Gnome with most of their focus on Cosmic desktop. I tried Cosmic and believe it will be a great desktop env in the future, but I did not want to wait around for it to mature. The Cosmic team is making great strides, but not fast enough for me.
Before switching, I tested several distros on a VM platform and watched many reviews. Hence I decided to try Fedora 41-Gnome. I tried the KDE and although it's extremely configurable, I still like simple for my development environment. For me, Mr OCD, KDE will have me going down endless customization rabbit-holes. But it's nice they have many "spin" options.
During and just after installation, I just about ditched Fedora. I experienced several unexplainable problems that raised a red flag as to proceed or not. However, after updating and a little investigative work, I now have a stable platform. I am running a "mature" Asus Workstation motherboard with an AMD 16 core Zen 4 CPU along with 64GB or DDRAM.
For now, Fedora WS works for me although I may return to PopOS in the future. I had zero issues with Pop and I feel their documentation is best.
Many thanks to all for the reviews and feedback. Very helpful.
Happy hunting!
David.
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-09
Votes: 13
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Fedora is overall the best distro with everyone having to live their lives approach without being overly complex to give reasons why Microsoft still dominates and lower distributions offer more disrespectful remarks on how to solve issues the distro developers should fix before release.
Nvidia drivers are painless to install with dnf, sound & wifi works since it is part of the godfather of Linux - Red Hat. So yes Fedora, Mint, and Ubuntu are where any newcomer wants to be and will ultimately stay or come back to since the distros actually have development internets instead of petty internal fighting.
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Version: 41
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-02-09
Votes: 0
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Fedora is OK, but I wouldn't recommend it to someone new to Linux. The installing might be a bit confusing and this release is a cutting edge rolling release. It might be great for newer hardware to get good support. But it also might include more bugs that may or may not affect you. I have always found it to be mostly stable but in the past I have had WiFi issues, and audio issues. Sometimes this is more about the hardware configuration since most laptop makers are solely concerned about Windows compatibility not Linux. I always recommend booting into a distro with USB drive and give it a trial test to see if everything works before installing. I tend to not use Fedora for two reasons. One is Wayland, and the other is the rolling release cadence of Fedora. I prefer a LTS release that provides a more stable but less cutting edge Linux experience.
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Version: 41
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-02-08
Votes: 3
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Fedora: A Playground for Red Hat, Not for Everyday Users
Fedora, backed by Red Hat, positions itself as the guinea pig of the Linux world. It’s where new technologies and features are tested—often at the cost of user convenience. While it’s cutting-edge, it’s not exactly “ready for prime time.”
First, the commitment to free and open-source software sounds noble, but it means basic things like media playback aren’t ready to go out of the box. Want to watch an MP4? Get ready to install codecs yourself, a task that’s more tedious than it should be. For something billed as “ready for everyday use,” Fedora makes you work for it.
The setup process isn’t much better. It’s not a simple, plug-and-play experience. If you want your system to actually function properly, be prepared to spend hours installing third-party software and fixing minor glitches. It’s great if you’re a developer or enjoy tinkering, but for a normal user? Not so much.
Then, there’s the constant updates. Fedora’s rapid release cycle means you’re always upgrading—sometimes breaking your system along the way. It’s like being a guinea pig in Red Hat’s lab: you get the latest and greatest features, but you also get the bugs and crashes that come with them.
And let’s not forget about stability. Fedora is often in a state of flux. Hardware support can be shaky, and some features just don’t work right out of the box. It's far from the polished, enterprise-ready experience you’d get with Red Hat’s other offerings, like RHEL.
In the end, Fedora is a great playground for Red Hat’s experiments, but not so much for the average user. If you love being on the bleeding edge, it’s perfect. But if you just want a system that works without hours of tweaking, you might want to look elsewhere.
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-01-16
Votes: 55
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I entered the world of Linux about 10 years ago. The best distro for me was always Linux Mint which made my transition from Windows smooth and quite easy. Of course I was experimenting with other distros, but I always returned to Mint as most safe and reliable base. Some 5-6 years ago I bought Asus laptop with a new Wifi from Intel and I found that I started to lose connection frequently. This happened because the driver for this hardware was not incorporated yet. I tried many distos including Debian (which until now has a bug with this wifi card and often doesn't even detect it after reboot). The only solution I found was FEDORA! Which always supports most fresh hardware. It's amazingly stable and reliable. Well thought and not bloated with junk. Recently, I installed Cinnamon spin of Fedora and it's the best of two worlds : it has a Cinnamon desktop which I like more than GNOME and it is FEDORA which I like most among all linuxes. Everything works ideally! And after update the version of Cinnamon turned out to be even fresher than Linux Mint itself. Fedora deserves 10 out of 10!
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Version: 41
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-01-12
Votes: 1
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The install makes LUKS full disc encryption easy. My wifi printer just worked. The software is up-to-date without accumulating 'held back' packages.
Things that didn't work ootb:
I couldn't connect to Eduroam wouldn't connect and required a manual intervention in config files or removing a package. Fedora placed my swap on zram and hibernation was disabled by default. I added a swap partition and enabled hibernation, requiring manual configuration. I had to install nvidia drivers manually.
Limited repositories:
Fedora comes as a 'spin' that commits one to a particular DE. I installed KDE. However, there were things I missed from Gnome, so I wanted to install both but this required additional manual intervention of a 'hidden' group. I have been altogether unable to find a Xorg option to install, which I would strongly like to have as an option for compatibility reasons.
All told, I have Fedora running two laptops without any imminent plans to change and I would probably recommend it over others for a new user, but the limited repositories excluding Xorg make it very highly unlikely that I will stick with it in the medium-long term.
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-01-10
Votes: 22
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Fedora stands out as a fast and reliable Linux distribution, catering to a wide range of users, from developers to everyday desktop enthusiasts. Its streamlined performance is immediately noticeable, with quick boot times, responsive applications, and efficient resource utilization. Whether you're running the GNOME desktop environment or working with its server edition, Fedora ensures a smooth and snappy experience.
Reliability is another hallmark of Fedora. Backed by the robust Red Hat ecosystem, it offers cutting-edge technologies while maintaining remarkable stability. Regular updates ensure you always have access to the latest features without compromising the system's dependability. Fedora's focus on open-source innovation also means you’re getting a secure and transparent OS that you can trust for both work and personal projects.
If you're looking for a Linux distribution that combines speed, reliability, and a commitment to open-source principles, Fedora is an excellent choice.
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-12-27
Votes: 0
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Update from my review I did on Date: 2024-12-16. I switched to KDE desktop from Cinnamon. I still use Cinnamon Desktop to configure "Onedrive" and "Google Drive" with the Auto Startup app in Cinnamon after creating onedrive and google drive in Rclone.
I found KDE to be very responsive, and stable with Fedora 41. I also can configure the bottom panel to look like Windows 11 / Apple MAC OS desktop screen with all my goto Apps and with the Menu (Application Launcher) placed in the middle of the panel. I find this to be bvery practical and convenient if you use a mouse to select and opening apps.
Cinnamon is still very functional ... but compared to KDE looks less classy and polished.
When I used Redhat years ago,when it was still free, I used KDE desktop then. However I quit using KDE because on the other Linux distributions when using KDE were always less responsive and sometimes not as stable. Cinnamon was simpler and straignt foward to use and configure. Kde still requires a little adaptation moving from Cinnamon but I'm finding KDE to be a rock solid desktop for daily use with Fedora 41.
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-12-16
Votes: 40
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So far do good. I moved off Manjaro recently. Manjaro was good but always became buggy and unstable after a few "rolling-releases" were made to it Thiis happened to me a few times so I decided to move on to something else. I used Manjaro at least 3 years. I did try to install Mint again, but always experienced the same install issue, Mint always installed great and always decteded my WIFI and connected on the install iso. But after the reboot the WIFI never would connect. Strange. So far Fedora has been fairly stable after the install. Not a bad installer to understand, fairly simple. I always use Cinnamon Desktop. Always liked using Cinnamon, it configures just as I want it to be. Installing WINE was a bit tricky but I got it to work. Not much else to say. I use to used Red Hat years ago when it was free. But that has been a while now, so picking up Fedora is like revisiting a old neighborhood I grew up in, but the houses have remolded and is much is nicer.
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-12-06
Votes: 70
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best performance i ever get on Linux, im so happy to be user of Fedora 41, back in the day i was using Ubuntu 24.10, but for the latest and best performance Fedora 41 is needed, latest nvidia drivers, amd drivers, no problems, always stable and good, i liked it and im recommending it for who reading this, gnome 47 makes this UI better too, and latest almost latest linux kernel is best for my acer nitro 5 laptop which is pretty bad at linux support but new kernel makes this better you know, i liked it, i will recommend it to use
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-12-13
Votes: 0
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Could not find some of the programs I use. Not in the repositories. Can't use unfortunately. The GNOME desktop seems dated when compared with other distros, that have modified the GNOME desktop. For example, if I want to open the toolbar at the bottom of the page, I must drag the mouse up to the upper left side and click on the Icon located there. Would be nice if I could just right click or
something else similar from anywhere on the desktop. Currently using a distro that has XFCE, and I don't care for that either, nor do I
like the cinnimon desktop. The only desktop I really think is cool, and works without issue is ZorinOS version of GNOME, but I am not currently using Zorin because of some other issues.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-05
Votes: 20
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Up until version 42, I was a Fedora Workstation user with nothing but praise for the distro and no complaints. For version 43, I switched to Silverblue, and I feel it's even better. I use the system the same way, but it feels rock solid and optimized. I hope Linux's market share increases and more people realize what this environment offers, and that no one in their right mind decides to develop solely for [unspecified platform]. My mother's laptop runs Fedora 43 and my father's PC uses Ubuntu, both without problems except for some errors when updating Fedora; I think I'll switch it to Silverblue.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-30
Votes: 10
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Fedora KDE happened to be my first official distro that I use on a daily basis. I understand everyone has their own opinions about which distro suits them well, for me it was being in a balanced position of having stable and working releases but also the latest features. My main motivation for choosing Fedora was primarily based on Wayland implementation. I wanted my Nvidia GPU to work with its proprietary drivers and to also not lose the HDR and VRR features of my expensive monitors, which would honestly have been a waste. I chose Fedora out of all of the different options because of its balance between stability and its implementation of the latest features in the world of Linux. It’s definitely not going anywhere, Red Hat relies on Fedora for their enterprise product so I’m confident that this will be my daily driver for many years to come. My choice of going with KDE Plasma over GNOME ultimately came from having a familiar desktop environment but a good amount of customisability. The philosophy of Fedora suits me more than that of Debian/Ubuntu and Arch based distros. Ultimately my choice of leading edge over bleeding edge and my desire to not rely on a monolith pushed me to choose Fedora. Everything I’ve needed was out of the box, and the experience for me personally was out of this world and has more than exceeded my expectations. I definitely recommend it if you have decent hardware!
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-26
Votes: 18
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Originally using Ubuntu, I have switched to Fedora ~10 years ago (KDE spin) and have upgraded to the next versions without reinstalling ever since. I'm gaming a lot (Cyberpunk 2077, Witcher 3, Endless Sky, Starfield, Among Us) with GOG and Steam (depending on the game), on an AMD GPU, using Proton. Most software I need is directly available in the repos, the remainder can be found on flathub. I never had any major issues. For all problems there is a solution online thanks to the excellent documentation. I strongly recommend this distro.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-11-19
Votes: 0
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The fact that they completely turned off X11 support is not a bad thing, but considering NVIDIA's bad reputation with this problem, things are getting a little unpleasant...
A few days ago I tried to install Fedora 43, but I couldn't start the installation process.
Then I remembered that my graphics card is NVIDIA after all and I connected the cable to the integrated video of the processor and everything started without a problem.
After the installation, the system is fast, stable and aesthetic.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 4
Date: 2025-11-14
Votes: 0
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KDE is still being a 2nd-class citizen… Fresh install: abrt-applet crashes, KDE Wallet crashes, whole KDE panic. Much shame. They removed “no admin prompts” from the installer, which was very handy. Updates were fast, almost rolling, but broke a lot — new kernel broke sleep, then the upgrade broke the KDE starter applet. Most people advise waiting for updates to mature, but how do you know if it’s the time to update or not…
Performance was very good, app support also decent but requires 3rd party fusion rpms for most of the potential.
ryzen 7600 igpu 32gb ram
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-13
Votes: 27
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I've been distro hopping for a few months trying to find the perfect distro to use for schoolwork at my university, which has been quite a struggle. A few that I tried before Fedora were Arch, Mint, Cachy, OpenSUSE, Zorin, and Pop!_OS, but none were able to meet my requirements of being stable (not breaking after an update + a reliable way to restore if it does break), security (preferably secure boot compatible and easy per-app permissions), latest package updates, as well as tiling support.
Fedora COSMIC Atomic has met all my requirements and I've had no issues over the past few weeks of using it. COSMIC is still in beta and that shows in some places, but its overall been good, I can use all my keybinds that I got used to from Hyprland, the built in tiling is good, being flatpak oriented makes it easy to manage permissions, and its decently quick, but not as fast as Arch + Hyprland.
I also tested out Fedora Kinoite, which uses the KDE Plasma DE instead of COSMIC, which had a much more complete feeling, but the only way to get tiling was through "Kscripts", and it was not a good experience.
If you're looking for a distro that is modern, up-to-date, fast, secure, and has a good spread of DE's and WM's to choose from, Fedora is a great start.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-10
Votes: 1
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I experimented with the top Linux distros CachyOS (yuk!), Mint, and MX, which had issues supporting some of the hardware own. Began using Fedora KDE starting from version 42, it solved my hardware support issues. Now, using Fedora version 43 and everything still works fine. While Fedora runs better for me than the previous Linux distros, the only complaint I have is that the screen is garbled when Fedora (42 & 43) wakes up from sleep. As far as I know, a fix is not yet available. I work around this bug by pressing - at wake-up - CTRL+ALT and then F3 and F2. Hopefully the developers will fix this bug so that other Fedora users will not be discouraged using this fine OS. No more distro hopping for me.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-10
Votes: 18
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After distro hopping for several years (including Fedora 42) I've come back to Fedora with the new 43 release and it's superb. I use workstation on a laptop (i7-6600u) and KDE on a desktop (Ryzen 5700x/Nvidia 4060). I've never had any issues with the DNF packet manager and you just need to tick the 3rd party repos after installing to access nvidia drivers, steam etc.
Furthermore, the average user does not immediately know the terminal commands and it is not easy to understand how to proceed. Hasn't Linux always aimed to revitalise and make usable PCs that would no longer be suitable for other more demanding operating systems?
I am really sorry because I liked Fedora and I liked it a lot!
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-09
Votes: 12
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The latest Fedora 43 is one of the best editions of this distro. I tried both Workstation with the latest Gnome and KDE desktop. Both live in a single installation without any conflict. Recently I started to like KDE more. The installation process is easy and straightful. The boot time on my Lenovo laptop is comparable to the fastest distros. All hardware detected correctly out of the box. I just added software I use and everything is set up! The system looks very polished and I have not found any glitch so far. Good job, Fedora! Sure 10 of 10!
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-06
Votes: 3
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I've been a Linux user since 1998 and have used a plethora of distros, not only the major ones like Debian, Arch, or openSUSE, but also smaller ones like SliTaz. Fedora 41 and now 42 are by far the most solid systems I have used in recent years, with an astonishingly simple and reliable installer.
As a full-time Linux user, I occasionally install Linux alongside existing Windows 10/11 (dual boot) for friends. Fedora surprised me with how straightforward it was in handling a dedicated Windows 11 drive, resizing it and making room for itself in a breeze. It was just a few clicks and voilà!
If your goal is to work with a hassle-free Linux system, then the Fedora distro is a must. Everything simply works.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-06
Votes: 33
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Since the beginning, I've been using Red Hat 6.2 (before Fedora Core 1).
I use it as a desktop. For servers, I used Red Hat, then CentOS, and now Rocky Linux, but I still use Fedora for desktop.
With the constant development and improvement of the latest versions with the latest applications, it's truly a pleasure. I hope Fedora continues to develop and more people use it in the future... because it's so easy and simple. I really like the Gnome desktop... it's fantastic for me. Very elegant and very easy to use...
Furthermore, the hardware support is also excellent. Thank you to the Fedora team for making my work so much easier.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-03
Votes: 6
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I ran live and tweaked then installed Fedora 43 with its interpretation of KDE.
This is a better release than we've seen off and on over the years. Fedora reminds me a bit of Suse iterations in that every now and then they seem to get it right, but most of the time there is something "clunky" or just distracting about setting up, getting to know, and running it every day. 43 is a good one.
I downloaded the .iso, burned it to flash drive, rebooted, selected "install," plucked my way through the simple Anaconda simple steps, rebooted again and there it was: A nice crisp desktop ready to roll, complete with wifi set up and an easier than the old days KDE was to tweak a bit to my liking.
Boot up from cold on this Acer Aspire A-517-52 is 22 seconds. Shut down from a day's work and play is 8 seconds. Not bad at all.
I am now worried about Fedora 44. I say that with a little grin because as mentioned this distro does seem to have its ups and downs from release to release; here's hoping it stays as reliable and slick to set up and use as it is now with version 43.
The repos and offered software are now more thorough than I recall from earlier versions. I noticed codecs and other needed goodies are included in the original download and more right there in the default repos if desired; no hunting and messing with the terminal for special repos for various things once "hidden" from us to find.
Updates show up as notifications on the bottom right from time to time, and function smoothly and reliably so far as I have seen, about one every third day or so. No glitches or error messages; just the update download and a reboot and that's that.
I can't subtract points for anything that I can see after using this now since the day it was dropped and noticed at Distrowatch. I do think that KDE still needs some code polishing a bit to get it as snappy as some other DEs, but it honestly is much better in that regard than it used to be.
10 points. :o)
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-11-01
Votes: 0
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Well a 5 rating simply because it is Fedora. But after reviewing 43, am not too pleased. Gnome 49, what does that mean? Well, it means to an end user that the familiar extensions you are used to are no longer supported. Fedora is still full of Bloatware running in the background at startup. Unnecessary applications that are not even on another Fedora based distro. I mean, come on, this is pathetic. And this Anaconda installer, sure it's nice to see a new installer. But even that installer caused problems when I went to install another distro and get Fedora 43 off my PC. Fedora needs polishing. The Gnome popups are ridiculous. They should have fixed that. But whatever, it is a major release. Not everyone thinks of the end user. Unlike Ultramarine, so back to Ultramarine I go!
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-01
Votes: 20
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Fedora v43 - is excellent! I was using Ubuntu for an year or so, it woked OK, but I never feeled so secure and reliable as with Fedora. The vanilla Gnome is great and a new Rocket wallpaper is much better as previous pictures. The system boots up very fast and looks like it's almost bugs-free. After adding codecs Fedora plays all video formats. It's not overloaded with unneeded software. It also identified all my hardware perfectly. No issues at all on my two home laptops - old and new. Sure I recommend to try it! 10 out of 10 is deserved!
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-01
Votes: 7
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After distro hopping for several years (including Fedora 42) I've come back to Fedora with the new 43 release and it's superb. I use workstation on a laptop (i7-6600u) and KDE on a desktop (Ryzen 5700x/Nvidia 4060). I've never had any issues with the DNF packet manager and you just need to tick the 3rd party repos after installing to access nvidia drivers, steam etc.
Workstation
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Works great on a 10 year old laptop and GNOME is much better suited for laptops in my opinion. Yes you need to install the amazing extension manager by Mathew Jakeman (why isn't this built into GNOME?!) to add a couple of usability features but overall a great experience. Everything just works. Even runs Kali Linux in a VM on 2 out of 4 cores just fine.
KDE
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The KDE implementation is great, modern and flawless in my particular use case. Running VMs in QEMU/Virt manager is a piece of cake and the choice of apps via fedora and flathub covers everything. Gaming is great too, I'm sure the 'gaming' distros offer slightly more performance but for me the stability and wide support you get with Fedora makes it a no brainer. Gsync also works as it should once you install the nvidia driver and turn on adaptive sync. Its just a great User Interface and really highlights what a misstep Win11 is considering all the money and people behind it. KDE and Fedora developers....what an incredible accomplishment.
Overall
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If you want a distro as your daily driver for productivity, gaming, VMs etc then I would recommend Fedora 43. It does require some minimal user effort to setup but that's the whole point of linux right? And I'm only talking about a couple of terminal commands its really nothing complex. Install protonQT, lutris, steam and mangohud to setup all your gaming compatibility, install virtualization (couple of terminal commands) setup VMs. Also like most of the big distros you can test it via live media to check if it supports your particular hardware and WiFi adapter.
Suggestions:
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*Installer- Other distros have installers where it shows all the partitions and you can select what to replace- very useful if dual booting Win11 and you dont want to delete windows boot manager or deal with setting up manual mount points.
*Nvidia driver script/app- simple option to install latest NVIDIA driver after turning on 3rd party repos during 1st boot to desktop.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 6
Date: 2025-10-30
Votes: 0
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I installed and set up Fedora 43 with KDE. Then I installed the 2.2 GB of updates that were displayed. The next boot was successful, except that no user was displayed and the screen remained black. I've never experienced anything like this with any other distro. Everything had been working fine before the update. Thanks, Fedora, that's it for me. I'd rather stay in the Debian universe.
I've never had any problems here, neither with Ubuntu, Pop OS, Mint, Zorin, nor with pure Debian.
It was a little experiment, but I'm cured.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-10-30
Votes: 2
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After Linux Mint had failed me for being too stable with an older version of the GCC compiler and Arch and Endevour had broken after pacman -Syu I thought fedora was going to be a good in between and it was.
Ever since KDE became an official flavour I would reccomend fedora. KDE is a great desktop and while the gnome flavour comes with gnome tweaks I feel KDE has a great OOBE. With the discover store for updates too I can't complain.
RPM packages are available for download along side deb which is nice. I wouldnt suggest a noob use the AUR on arch. So when a package isn't available in the package manager a dedicated download is nice.
But since fedora is a little more niche, in a world where linux mint is reccomended to new users. I feel like some online info isn't as directly applicable.
For example, I needed to download a snap only package but I could not install the snap package itself as there was no way to download a dependency from the built in package manager. A user may not have this issue on an Ubuntu based distro so the support online is nice in that sense.
But now thst KDE is official I do really like fedora and would reccomend it to new users. Anything with KDE as the desktop that isn't arch based
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-10-28
Votes: 1
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I cannot give Fedora a 10 because nothing is perfect in Linux land. But for me it is darn close to being a well polished alternative to Windows OS. Fedora just feels like a lot of attention has gone into little details. I actually never liked Gnome before I experienced a pure Gnome experience in Fedora. I was never a real fan of Gnome up until recently. Frankly, I am just happy all the hardware in my device works just fine even WiFi is spot on great. That’s saying something being Realtek piece of junk. My only reservation about Fedora is that it’s a rolling release. It’s like one time everything works perfectly, and next release maybe not so much. I will stick with it if it stays relatively stable, and doesn’t break something important. I want Linux Fedora to be a solid OS for my needs. So far, so good.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-28
Votes: 2
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After following the Fedora Post install guide on github, Fedora becomes the best distro.
When it comes to beginner friendliness, I'd put it on the low end. You have to follow a guide after installing in order to get it up and running right.
But once you follow the guide, it becomes very stable, very fast, and very lean. I've distro hopped a lot, but now I'm just staying on Fedora forever.
My path was Ubuntu>peppermint>Mint>Zorin>MX>Ubuntu Studio>Bazzite>Fedora. Fedora is the best of all of these.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-28
Votes: 1
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Very nice, very smooth install, no issues at all. Installed as standalone, and on a VM. Installed KDE desktop and server edition. All hardware (video, sound, ethernet, etc...) working great. As easy to install as any other distro. Fedora is the trend setter. first with systemd, first with Wayland, first with pipewire. I'm glad they put more focus on KDE, not a big fan of Gnome. The new DNF seems to be about the same as DNF5. Stable so far. I'm glad fedora/redhat is sticking to RPMs, and not going to all the Snap nonsense.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 43
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-28
Votes: 40
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YES! I've installed Fedora 43 on my Asus Vivobook laptop, which originally shipped with damn Windows 10. Now, Fedora totally rules!
As Mr.Linus Torvalds said, Fedora is an almost perfect distro for end user, providing cutting edge software and technology, all for free!
I’m excited to use Fedora for many years to come and will definitely recommend it to all my friends. It’s the best distro I’ve used.
My rating is 10/10 :) Rock on baby...
p.s don't forget to use gnome extensions:
1. AppIndicator and KStatusNotifierItem Support
2. ArcMenu
3. Dash to Panel
4. Gtk4 Desktop Icons NG (DING)
5. Caffeine
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-24
Votes: 5
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Fedora can be the main distro of the Linux world. It's easy to install and to use. Fedora KDE Plasma is the best combination to bring for you security, stability and elegance. The major of bugs reported here in this board aren't a real bugs it's just lamers users that unknown how to use the basics things of the computer. The fedora project is maintained by RedHat/IBM the a giant of the computing unlike others distros are maintained by unstable and small projects. Fedora is in the top 5 the best Linux distributions.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 4
Date: 2025-10-22
Votes: 0
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Fedora is a really nice distro, but pushing Wayland too quickly has generated too many bugs, and valid browsers such as Brave Browser and Vivaldi Browser are unfortunately unusable. I have also read about other bugs on social media. It would have been fairer and more appropriate for open source to leave the choice up to the user. I say this with great regret because, otherwise, it is a nice distro.
Furthermore, the average user does not immediately know the terminal commands and it is not easy to understand how to proceed. Hasn't Linux always aimed to revitalise and make usable PCs that would no longer be suitable for other more demanding operating systems?
I am really sorry because I liked Fedora and I liked it a lot!
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-17
Votes: 27
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I used many distros since 2007 when I started with Linux.
At first was openSUSE, so I started with rpm based distro and I loved it.
Then was Ubuntu and Debian.
Only late I moved to CentOS (RIP) and then to Fedora.
Ever since, I can't go back to any other distro, I keep Fedora on my laptops and workstation.
I even decided to use it on my NUC home servers and in the cloud. The best choice ever.
Anyway, I find Fedora to be the PERFECT blend of stability and innovation. Never had any issues with it on my systems, starting with installation, everyday work, programming, DevOps activities.... they all are extremely stable and fun on Fedora.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-18
Votes: 69
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Fedora is the go to distro for Linux. KDE and GNOME can co-exist nicely in same installation (especially replacing gdm with sddm): the best of both worlds. Upgrading to a new version is easily done.
I am using Fedora 43 beta, and it is smooth, and I believe that, in mid-September, it is sufficiently stable for my personal use. I switch periodically between GNOME and KDE desktops. I believe that, strictly speaking, KDE is more advanced (e.g., a control is provided for adjusting the speed of scrolling in the touchpad). But, GNOME keeps pulling me back.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-16
Votes: 78
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I was DOS/Windows user since DOS 6.2 and Windows 3.1 untill damn Windows 11 which I never like it so I changed my OS to Fedora and will never look back :)
After 1 year of working with Fedora Workstation I can say this is an awesome OS. Elegant, Clean, User friendly and almost bug free which was one of my best decision!
I should add that I am using some Gnome extension like :
- AppIndicator and KStatusNotifierItem
- ArcMenu
- Dash to Panel
- Desktop Icons NG (DING)
for my needs and I am very satisfied with whole Fedora and Gnome... Perfect!!!!!!!!!
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Project: Fedora
Version: rawhide
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-09-16
Votes: 1
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not a pro here so I used fedora in the past and have version 42 on my laptop installed the new beta rawhide workstation on my desktop the new installer is simple great for noobs like me but unfortunate I was not able to run a simple update , got the error
failed to add subkeys for /var/cache/PackageKit/43/metadata/google-chrome-43-x86_64/linux_signing_key.pub to rpmdb
and gave me no option to skip that pacific update and I could not proceed beyond that point , I know that has something to do with chrome but i don't even have chrome installed WTF ? I will again countinue my journey and try to find a linux destro non Ubuntu that just works
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-09-12
Votes: 1
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Fedora Silverblue
First i would like to thank the team behind Fedora Media writer its an amazing piece of software and does what it says each and every time and glad this is available by default on fedora installation.
Now coming to the Fedora Silverblue, the site says its reliable safe atomic developer friendly ..... but my experience is just the opposite.
after the installation the initial setup just wont run when i select enable third party repos, the problem is internet is not working though it shows wireless is connected. had to force quit and skip this step.
next for every new install of software system needs a restart.
wifi, camera, fingerprint which used to work in Workstation edition no more works in silverblue.
settings app freezes frequently.
very irritated to use the system and not what i expected for.
very dumb concept.
sadly,
mjx
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-12
Votes: 17
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I’ve been using Fedora with GNOME as my main desktop for the past three years, and it has proven to be one of the most reliable Linux experiences I’ve had. Fedora delivers cutting-edge technologies and frequent updates while remaining stable and polished. Even after years of daily use, I haven’t experienced the breakages that often appear in other rolling-style distributions.
For both work and play, Fedora has been flawless. I use it for office work, daily tasks, and gaming, and it always feels smooth and coherent. GNOME is well integrated, the software ecosystem (DNF, Flatpak, Flathub) covers everything I need, and you can really feel that there’s a professional team of engineers working on Fedora every day—unlike other distros that often feel buggy or unpolished. I recommend it both to newcomers who want to try Linux for the first time and to experienced users looking for the latest features with real stability. After three years, I can confidently say Fedora with GNOME is a modern, secure, and trustworthy desktop.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-09-10
Votes: 2
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4 years ago, I used Windows every day, until I found Fedora. Left for 2 years and came back again permanently.
My main point is, that the second time I came back, I started realizing how much I missed Fedora and its features. I was thinking about getting Debian or even KDE, but I haven't.
Fedora is an option for people to change to something new, and it gives a different experience with its own interface and features.
Most of the stuff I use every day work smoothly + my Nvidia graphics card, not to mention the super button, which shows the open apps.
My only downside was the terminal change, but we can always replace it.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-08-18
Votes: 2
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The new installer is probably the easiest among desktop Linux distributions.
Activating third party repositories is offered on first boot, which makes things easier.
It features a clean Gnome desktop without unnecessary additions. Which gives Fedora an elegant and polished feel.
New versions of software are offered regularly and the latest version of the most relevant packages are promptly available.
The upgrades are handled offline and the system is never left in a partial upgrade state.
Rock solid, in general everything just works without needing configuration, and continues doing so.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-08-16
Votes: 29
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Fedora. A great version of Desktop Linux. I also like Debian, and Ubuntu and I used to run Slackware.
Fedora does everything I need: Video editing, Music/Sound editing, Photo and Graphics editing, software development, Word Processing and Spreadsheets, email and secure internet browsing.
Gnome is great, but I have generally preferred KDE for an excellent desktop experience. Fedora provides whichever Desktop you would like to try and both of these are great choices.
I have several systems, older to completely up to date, which run great with Fedora. The installation is so simple.
I enjoy working with 3 large screens on my main 12-core AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D system with an AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT.
This system boots up in seconds with Fedora, it is amazing and motivating to login each day. A real delight to work with.
Keeping these systems up to date is so easy with Discover on Fedora.
Needing to reach down to the bash shell command line is a thing of the past, unless you really want to, everything is great from the Graphical environment that is standard. This is why I enjoy KDE so much, and it looks beautiful.
I enjoy using Gimp, Audacity, Kdenlive, Dolphin, Gwenview, Kate, Kwrite, Blender, Strawberry, VLC, Dragon Player, Flameshot, simpleScreenRecorder, OpenToonz, Krita, Git Cola, Code::Blocks, Meld, Ksensors, Minder, LibreOffice, Firefox, Chrome, Okular, Thunderbird, Gmail, KDE Connect, Kontact and KCalc.
These are all excellent Graphical tools on Fedora and are all most people will ever need. All of this excellent software is available for free download through Discover, and there are no ads or nag screens. The ultimate choice in computing is here with a free Fedora Linux Distribution with all of these excellent free and open source tools. My computer is my computer.
I am almost 60 and have been at this since 1992 with Gnu/Linux. I regularly connect my Android phone to manage music and photos and videos, also my GoPro camera.
My father who is 86 also uses Fedora Linux and has no issues with emails, managing his iPhone photos collection, and browsing the internet and using LibreOffice on occasion for documents and spreadsheets.
I highly recommend this AMD hardware and the Fedora Linux desktop distribution, with KDE. Enjoy!
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-27
Votes: 84
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fedora 42 with gnome feels like the future of linux right now.
It's got that crisp modern look and feel that's just a joy to use. while ubuntu often feels like it's trying to do its own thing with gnome, and debian is all about rock solid stability with slightly older software, fedora strikes a sweet balance.
you get a really well integrated os without feeling like it's held back or heavily modified.
it's a fantastic daily driver if you appreciate cutting edge, stable os. new gold standard for desktop linux
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 4
Date: 2025-07-17
Votes: 0
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on KDE:
System completely broke down after I switched displays (hardware). It (randomly) changes between
- a white/greyish blank screen on the login screen. The system does not respond and does not shut down after trying to shut down via ssh
- a black screen after the login, sometimes the desktop still shows up after some minutes waiting
- no screen working at all after trying to switch to TV only mode (enable TV HDMI, and disable two DP monitors)
- after 1-2 hard reset it mostly works then
All in all i can not recommend this, especially for new users, its still just too much fiddeling
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-16
Votes: 47
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Brilliant distro.
I've tried loads of distros over the years, from debian, ubuntu, to linux mint, opensuse, and even the awful pop os. And Fedora just seems to do everything right. They are always innovating, never standing still like some distros.
They have a great installer, the Fedora site is chock full of info, and the forums are a dream to use.
I've found it fast, responsive, and an excellent OS to use on my lovely system every day.
Just glad I don't have to suffer from Windows 11 mess either :-)
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-07-15
Votes: 3
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Fedora strikes the perfect balance between fast updates and stability. Its implementation of both GNOME and KDE is among the best. I used to prefer KDE, but since Fedora 36, I’ve switched to GNOME—it works better with touch screens.
As you might guess, I’ve gone through six major Fedora upgrades since my fresh GNOME install, all without breaking my system.
I especially appreciate how Fedora handles updates at shutdown. It notifies me of available updates but never forces an immediate install or restart.
As a long-time Linux user, I used to distro-hop constantly. Fedora cured me of that habit.
I’ve installed Fedora on multiple systems, often adding OnlyOffice, Shotwell, LocalSend, and Drawing to complement (or replace) the default packages. My next goal? Building a custom Fedora image using livemedia-creator.
Not giving it 10/10 only because I have to install codecs I need manually. But I understand that its FOSS.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-11
Votes: 4
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It's a solid major distro
fast updates while being stable???
I like how it restart after system updates just like windows... it wont force you tho, you need to restart it by the button on software manager to update system
the only problem I can find especially for new users is codec. Tried mpv from fedora repos and it lags a lot, turned out I just need to "change" installed codec and hardware from main repo to extra one or just use flathub version of it.
everything else is good...
While KDE is available, I still recommend the gnome one for now, atleast until they treat it the same like the installer.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-29
Votes: 57
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Just works. What stands out from other distro is the security with SE-Linux out of the box and good Wayland support.
I use KDE Plasma on Fedora and it made the transition from Windows to Linux much easier.
Since it only comes with FOSS, proprietary stuff like codecs, Nvidia driver, Video acceleration and CUDA tools have to be installed on a new Fedora installation from RPM Fusion repo(free and non-free). This is a one-time thing and after that, it's smooth sailing.
Highly recommend this distro to even newcomers.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-28
Votes: 0
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Great stability. Despite its bleeding edge, it provides a great working environment. With proper setup of extensions this linux functions as a great OS that is very easy to set up. Leaving enough opportunity to learn the linux architecture of systemd.
Fedora offers several spin-off distributions in different desktop environments. The standard is Gnome which I do not like as much. Buit with tweaking and changing settings it does hit the sweet spot.
I have tried other linux variants, but the ease of install makes Fedora the linux of choise.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-28
Votes: 0
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First off I like the new installer, a huge improvement in my opinion. I just find the UI bright and colorful and not the drab desktops I have notice as defaults on other distributions. Updates went smoothly except for a firmware update which apparently requires a manual install by way of a USB bootable drive instead of update because I kept getting a ROM error going way of updates. Otherwise, had had zero issues and being out of the Microsoft Windows traps and push for all things Microsoft it's very refreshing to have control again. Not sure I am thrilled completely with the native Gnome look, but the good thing is its very customizable. It is early on in my Fedora experience, but so far I have no regrets moving from Windows 11.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-06-28
Votes: 1
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I use Fedora Plasma.
The applications are up-to-date, which is nice. Most things worked out of the box.
But the system is opinionated. E.g. getting "hibernation" to work required manual intervention. You are made to choose one desktop environment and Fedora makes it difficult and potentially buggy to add another.
Dual boot install with Windows worked, but then when I upgraded from 41 to 42 the process destroyed my Windows install. Automatic installers do things that are not transparent and which are not always sane. Ease comes at a price.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-06-28
Votes: 1
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Fedora is up-to-date, stable (updates don't break the system), and easy to use.
The graphical installer is easy to use. Installing on an encrypted hard-drive easy. It mostly just worked out of the box and did not require time-consuming configuration; although I did have to install Nvidia drivers manually.
I personally prefer to update by command line and the graphical installer has twice introduced conflicts with that. The GUI updater sometimes demands a system restart to update. It restarts into a special update mode which is Windows-like and un-Linux.
Third party software generally works well, meaning that there is less need to find solutions in community documentation and manual intervention when I need something to work on the fly and do not have time to research and configure.
Aesthetically, I find the default environment to be extremely unattractive.
I do not like this distribution and yet I run it on two computers and I think that testifies to its practical strengths.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-27
Votes: 5
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Comming from Debian/Ubuntu based distros, First time using Fedora(KDE), so far this is the best from what I tried so far.
Currently using as primary OS for around 2 months+, everything is working smooth on my 2015 27inch iMac hardware. The near perfect OS I experiace before was PopOs( 22.04), but Fedora just made me realise that there were room for improvement in other distros. No plans for another switch until this one breaks, which I am not expecting anytime soon. Normally everyone should be happy to get updates so frequent, I am thinking it is two much frequent, I prefer performing updates once in two weeks.
Those who not used anything other than Debian/Ubuntu based distros should try Fedora, I strongly recomend this distro.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-06-26
Votes: 0
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worst distro i've had to use so far
DNF broke my entire system after an update, the system uses BTRFS but snapshot management isn't well integrated like it is in OpenSUSE. DNF is slow and unresponsive, autocompletion is slow and barely works…
this whole distro is absolute trash. it's insanely bugged despite being advertised as stable…
1/10 cause i can't go lower, this piece of trash made me waste dozens of hours just to fix the issues OOTB and later on.
the nvidia kernel modules will build in background during boot times after an update, but the system doesn't tell you about it so the system hangs and takes minutes to boot without telling you why.
avoid at all costs.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-24
Votes: 13
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The only distribution that worked for me out-of-the-box. Linux Mint couldn't detect wifi, NobaraOS (Fedora-based) broke when updating. I nearly lost hope and would've switched back to Windows but Fedora got me in awe. Been using it for more than 2 weeks now, barely any problems.
I like the balance of stability and cutting-edge. I get a pretty recent version of apps/games, whilst not sacrificing much productivity and stability while doing school-related stuff. This also means it's very good and stable for gaming, I had games working for me while having it broken in my best friend on Windows.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-16
Votes: 30
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Fedora 42 KDE Plasma Edition. This is the most modern and highest quality distro I have come across. I am in the process of switching all my computers to this distro. I can see the effect that RHEL has on it's upstream Fedora with the attention to security and overall quality. Despite the packages in fedora being very fresh, I rarely ever come across a bug, and I have never seen a critical bug. I love that I can get the package freshness of Arch, but with the stability and quality of a properly managed distro. My #2 distro is OpenSUSE Tumbleweed, and my #3 is a tie between Debian testing, Kubuntu, and Siduction.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-15
Votes: 3
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I've been using Fedora Kinoite (42) for a few weeks now and I'm very impressed. Everything is well configured, and with the default settings of the latest version of KDE, you can get started right away - or customize it to your liking. All the hardware works right out of the box. I'm a bit surprised by the almost daily updates, which I didn't expect on an Atom system. However, there is one problem with Fedora Kinoite: the system sound (HDA Intel PCH) suddenly halves in sound and volume. Everything sounds flat. There is no help in sight, as most research on the subject comes up empty - or there is none (Kinoite). When will the distros finally get the sound problem under control? Whether you use Debian, Arch or their variants, the result is always the same disappointment. Speakers at half volume, headphones at full volume. This never happened on the same PC under Windows - always full volume. Therefore only 9 points.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-09
Votes: 5
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New to Linux for about three months. No problems with the install. Still on a learning curve. Reading the documentation helps and seeing Scientific Fedora flavor with KDE desktop and learning. Reading about the command line but not seeking it out and happy with gui of version 42.
Installed on an old Win 8.1 Accer Celeron 4Gb unit where the old hd is a slowdown, and on a Dell AMD 5 8Gb unit, ssd, and of course better. Before the cutover from win-11 bought a new HP 16 Gb with an NPU to see what it is,and keeping it for now on Win 11 waiting for AMD kernel stability for the NPU to be worked out problem free before considering a cutover there. Not a coder, but wondering eventually if coding and code AI can be played with. Mostly doing browsing now. Almost exclusively.
On the installs, audio works on both conversions. Have not tested or used Bluetooth.
Worked with Rufus and Ubuntu and Lubuntu usb installs, okay, but Fedora is for now the choice, and likely to stay so. Giving it 9 because it is still in learning mode but the reviews seem 9 or 10 unless things glitched somehow.
I picked Scientific Fedora flavor and like the KDE desktop as intuitive to a Win-11 user. Used the Fedora Media Installer to download an ISO and get both units working from that USB.
Not too much more to say than so far so good, and a cleaner interface than what Windows has become. I will be a true Linux convert when I get the new HP unit cut over and play with it on Hugging Face stuff for local unit AI experimenting. With browser and addon similarity over Win-11 and Fedora, there is really no big difference beyond the aggressive marketing of Copilot by MS which was a major factor in trying Linux.
Learning is at a point where mistakes might make a clean Fedora reinstall a good idea, mistakes can be made, but Fedora gives the confidence that a reinstall will only be easy and better. Clearly not a distro hopper, but looking so far at versions that will stay in business, and gnome and KDE, with KDE fine enough.
As advice for any novice testing a change, Windows recovery media should be made and tested. The new unit, while still on its Costco exchange window had the OS cleanly reinstalled from a recovery USB, as a concept test during the free exchange window, while recovery on the years-old Dell glitched - which cemented the Fedora commitment. The belief is MS makes recovery easy enough with the MS license code likely in firmware, but it was not worth the time to experiment since Fedora on the Dell was intended.
Speccy on Windows was a help, yet I have not checked whether it is available for Linux. It does give useful system info detail to review and rely upon. All for now, although a years-into-it follow-up review might be helpful to people.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 42
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-02
Votes: 22
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I switched from Windows to Fedora two months ago. I'm thrilled. I switched to version 42 on the first day. Looking back, I wouldn't do that again. Waiting two or three weeks would have been better. But everything was resolved promptly and quickly. The system is absolutely stable. Thanks to btrfs, I can quickly restore backups if an update doesn't work properly. I'll be testing CachyOS on my laptop. I use KDE as my desktop. The options are incredible. Working with the system is fun and enjoyable every day. Big thanks to Redhat and the Fedora team!
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