Fedora Project has announced the release of the Fedora 36 distribution for all of its editions; Workstation, Server, IoT, CoreOS, Spins, Labs, and ARM. The new beta version comes with some small changes instead of big changes; except the Workstation edition is now using GNOME 42 desktop environment.
Updating GNOME 41 to 42
With the addition of the 42nd version of the GNOME desktop environment, the operating system now supports a global dark style UI. In addition, its screenshot tool is improved and many of the core GNOME apps are now ported to the GTK toolkit which improves performance and delivers better visuals.
With the Fedora 36 beta, users can now install the lightweight LXQt upstream 1.0 desktop environment. It is possible to install LXQt Spin directly or as a secondary desktop environment. In addition, GDM sessions will now use Wayland by default if proprietary NVIDIA drivers are installed.
The latest version brings Fedora Silverblue and Kinoite /var on separate subvolume for new installs. This enables easier handling of snapshots data, independently from the system snapshots. The systemd module now has unit names in the output for better tracking of starting and stopping services. Lastly, Golang is updated to 1.18 and Ruby to 3.1 versions.
You can use the following link to download the ISO files for Fedora 36 beta installations. We do not recommend beta releases for daily use or live environments; there might be crucial bugs.
Click here to download Fedora 36 beta ISO files
FAQ
What is the latest version of Fedora?
The latest version of Fedora is Fedora 37 and it was released on 15 December 2022.
Can Fedora be used for commercial purposes?
Fedora is a free and open-source operating system that can be used for commercial purposes without any restriction, it is widely adopted by commercial organizations and it is supported by a company that provides enterprise-level support and services.
Is Fedora free?
Yes, users can download and use Fedora without any cost, and also use it for any purpose, including commercial use, without the need of paying any licensing fees. Additionally, Fedora provides a set of tools and features that are designed for enterprise use, and it is also supported by Red Hat which provides enterprise-level support and services, which makes Fedora a reliable and stable choice for businesses and organizations.
Who is the main developer of Fedora?
The Fedora Project is led by a team of developers who are responsible for the overall direction and development of the distribution. The main developer of Fedora is the Fedora Engineering Steering Committee (FESCo) which is responsible for the overall direction and development of the distribution. FESCo is made up of elected representatives from the Fedora community, and they work with other teams such as the Fedora Infrastructure team, the Fedora Quality Assurance team, and the Fedora Release Engineering team to ensure that the distribution is stable, secure, and easy to use.
Is there a community forum or support group for Fedora users?
The Fedora community provides a variety of ways for users to get help and support, including forums and mailing lists. Users can choose the one that they feel more comfortable with and get the support they need.
Can Fedora be installed on a virtual machine?
Yes, Fedora can be installed on a virtual machine. A virtual machine (VM) allows you to run an operating system within another operating system. This means that you can install Fedora on a virtual machine and run it on top of your current operating system, without the need to replace it or partition your hard drive. To install Fedora on VMWare, you can refer to our article: How to create VM and install a Linux distro on VMWare Workstation
How often are updates released for Fedora?
Fedora releases new versions of the operating system every six months, and it provides updates and security patches continuously, which makes it a reliable and secure system for users.