EXPLORINEER
en

UK — The Register

Fedora 45 is finally finished and fit

Software1 min read

Fedora 45, a new version of the free Linux operating system, has finally been released after two delays. It comes with many under-the-hood changes and new desktop versions.

Fedora 45 is out

Fedora 45 is here after the team delayed the release twice to fix last-minute problems. The release comes in six main editions, five immutable desktop versions, and 12 "spins" with different desktop looks. Immutable means the core system is locked so it is harder to break.

Key facts and hardware needs

  • Recommended minimum: 2 GHz quad-core CPU, 8 GB of RAM, and 20 GB of disk space.
  • Screen resolution: at least 1024×768.
  • Older graphics chips may not support 3D acceleration, including Intel models before GMA9xx, Nvidia before NV30, and AMD Radeon before R300.
  • Seven of the 12 official spins still use the older X11 system, including Xfce, Cinnamon, and MATE.
  • The main desktops, GNOME 51 and KDE Plasma 6.8, now use only Wayland.

What is new under the hood

The biggest changes are behind the scenes. Fedora now uses RPM 6.1, which checks package signatures more strictly. The GNOME keyring now uses the oo7 secrets manager. Two old VPN plugins were removed because no one was maintaining them. The installer can now install Fedora on Stratis storage, a Red Hat system that is a rival to OpenZFS.

Why it matters

Fedora is a test ground for Red Hat's products, so these changes can later reach business Linux systems. Fedora Asahi Remix 45 adds early support for some Apple M3 Macs, but the support is limited. For now, owners of M3 Macs are better off staying with macOS.

What to watch

  • Whether the Linux kernel in this release, which is already at end of life upstream, causes problems for users.
  • How well the Wayland-only desktops work on older hardware.
  • How much M3 Mac support improves in future Asahi releases.

Glossary

Fedora
A free Linux operating system made by a community led by Red Hat, used to test new features.
Wayland
A newer system that draws windows on the screen. It is replacing the older X11 system.
X11
An older system that draws windows on the screen. Some Fedora spins still use it.
RPM
The package system that installs and updates software on Fedora and similar Linux systems.
Stratis
A Red Hat storage system that manages disks and file storage on Linux.

Same story, different eyes

Ad

Add 150 words. Learn 10 a day.

Dicter word books send only the words you learn to your review notes.

More in this topic

SoftwareThe Verge

Gemini for Home now plugs into AT&T’s smart security system

AT&T's Connected Life smart home security system now integrates with Gemini for Home, which the company says makes it the "first" home security product to work with Google Home Premium. Gemini-powered features can describe camera events such as package deliveries, let users search video history with natural language questions, and provide daily activity summaries. These features require AT&T's $29.99/month Connected Life monitoring plan, and AT&T is also adding automatic arming and disarming based on proximity to the home.

SoftwareThe Register

VMware returns to low-end server virtualization with 'vSphere Express'

VMware has re-entered the low-end server virtualization market with vSphere Express, which runs on up to 128 processor cores and includes vMotion, automated restart of failed VMs, a distributed switch, non-disruptive patching, and virtual TPM support. Each instance is discrete and cannot be managed centrally, and it will be sold through distributors' cloud marketplaces on a per-core subscription at a price "significantly lower" than VVF or VCF. VMware also added disaster recovery and policy-based networking to VVF and VCF, which were previously add-ons.

SoftwareThe Verge

God of War Laufey delayed until May

Developer Santa Monica Studio has delayed God of War Laufey to May 20, 2027, from its previously set February 16 launch on PlayStation 5. The studio said it will use the extra time to add finishing touches and push the game to its fullest potential. Laufey stars Faye, Kratos's wife, voiced again by Deborah Ann Woll, and focuses more on acrobatic action than recent God of War games.

SoftwareTechCrunch

Titan OS raises $46 million to expand its smart TV OS internationally

Barcelona-based smart TV operating system maker Titan OS announced $46 million in new funding, made up of equity and debt. The money comes from debt facilities from BlackRock-managed funds and accounts, plus existing investors Highland Europe and Mangrove Capital Partners. The company has raised $110 million in total and says it serves 30 million users, up from 18 million last year, as it expands partnerships and geographies.