Fedora Linux 42 Released with Major Improvements Across Editions
Fedora Linux 42, the latest version of the popular community-driven Linux distribution, is now available. This release brings significant updates across its various editions, offering improved performance, modern desktop experiences, and broader hardware support.
Key Highlights of Fedora 42
Fedora 42 continues the project’s tradition of integrating the latest free and open-source technologies. Some of the most notable updates include:
💻 Fedora Workstation: Powered by GNOME 46
Fedora Workstation 42 comes with GNOME 46, featuring:
- Enhanced Files app with improved search and navigation
- Refreshed Settings app with better organization
- Security improvements and smoother performance
GNOME 46 also introduces better remote desktop capabilities and increased accessibility, making Fedora Workstation a compelling choice for developers and end users alike.
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🖥️ Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop: Welcome to Plasma 6
Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop 42 debuts with KDE Plasma 6, the next-gen KDE desktop environment. Key changes include:
- A move to Wayland by default
- A unified settings interface
- Modernized visuals and improved performance
This edition is ideal for users seeking a sleek, customizable, and powerful desktop experience.
👉 What’s new in Fedora KDE Plasma 42
🍏 Fedora Asahi Remix 42: Now Officially Released
Fedora 42 introduces the first official release of Fedora Asahi Remix, designed specifically for Apple Silicon Macs. Built in collaboration with the Asahi Linux project, this edition offers:
- Native support for M1 and M2 Macs
- KDE Plasma 6 interface by default
- A development-friendly and open platform for Apple hardware
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📦 Atomic Desktops: Unified and Streamlined
Fedora 42 enhances its atomic desktop offerings, now presented as a unified product line using rpm-ostree for reliable updates. Editions include:
- Fedora Atomic Workstation (GNOME)
- Fedora Atomic KDE
- Fedora Sway Atomic (a new Wayland tiling window manager experience)
These immutable desktops offer transactional updates, rollback functionality, and system integrity – ideal for users who value stability and experimentation.
👉 More on Fedora Atomic Desktops in Fedora 42
Fedora 42 is a bold step forward for the Fedora Project, delivering the latest in open-source innovation while maintaining the project’s strong focus on stability, community, and user empowerment.