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Reader supplied reviews for Fedora Average rating 8.3 from 386 review(s) Please specify which version of the distribtion you are reviewing. Please select a rating in the range of 1-10. Please write at least a few sentences about the distribution while limiting your review to 4080 characters. What are your thoughts on Fedora? Please include a few pros and a few cons, along with your overall impression of the operating system. Our FAQ page has tips on writing a good mini-review. Version: -- rawhide424140393837363534333231302928272625242322212019181716151413121110987654321 Rating:    -- 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 out of 10 Your review (minimum 250 words): Past reviews - sort by: DateVotes Version: 42 Rating: 1 Date: 2025-04-19 Votes: 1 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. Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: 41 Rating: 9 Date: 2025-04-16 Votes: 5 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. Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: 42 Rating: 10 Date: 2025-04-16 Votes: 16 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. Was this review helpful? Yes No See all 386 reader reviews of Fedora...