Announcing Fedora Linux 45
Key points
Fedora Project has released Fedora Linux 45. The main addition is Stratis storage support in the Anaconda installer, alongside updated desktop environments, toolchains and kernel. Two legacy NetworkManager VPN plugins are being retired.
Stratis in the installer
- Anaconda can now set up Stratis storage during installation. Stratis wraps device-mapper, XFS and LUKS behind a simpler interface.
- Stratis features include thin provisioning (over-provisioning), storage pooling, dynamic filesystem sizing, snapshots and encryption.
- In graphical installs (Web UI), custom partitioning can open the Cockpit storage module from inside Anaconda. There you can build Stratis pools across one or more drives and create dynamic
/and/homefilesystems. - For Kickstart and automated deployments,
autopartaccepts--type=stratis. There are also newstratispoolandstratisfscommands.
Desktop and system updates
- GNOME, KDE Plasma and the community spins have updated desktop stacks, with work on performance, Wayland support and fractional scaling.
- Development tools and runtime libraries have been updated. The announcement names no specific versions.
- Fedora Linux 45 ships with recent kernel releases, which bring broader hardware support, better laptop power management and improved container performance.
- The full list of changes is on the project's change set page.
Removed VPN plugins
NetworkManager-vpncandNetworkManager-fortisslvpnare retired and obsolete from Fedora Linux 45.- Users of these plugins should move their VPN connections to supported alternatives, following the migration article linked from the announcement.
Getting Fedora Linux 45
- Existing systems can upgrade using the steps in the Fedora user documentation.
- Installation media for new installs is at getfedora.org for these Editions:
- Workstation
- KDE Plasma Desktop
- Server
- Cloud
- CoreOS
- IoT
- Atomic Desktops are also available, including Silverblue, Kinoite and Sericea.
- Spins are available with Cinnamon, Xfce, MATE and COSMIC.
Help and known issues
- Questions go to the Ask Fedora forum.
- Known problems and workarounds from the release cycle are tracked in the Common Bugs section on Ask Fedora.
Summary by DistroNews, based on the original post.
The Fedora Project is pleased to announce the release of Fedora Linux 45!
Whether you use Fedora on your desktop, server, edge device, or cloud instance, Fedora Linux 45 brings polished desktop upgrades, powerful new installer features, and updated toolchains.
Every Fedora release is a major community effort – thank you to everyone in our community who helped build, test, and package this release!
Upgrade
If you are already running Fedora Linux, upgrading to the new release is simple. Our user documentation shows you exactly how to start enjoying F45 easily.
Or, start fresh
Looking for a clean install or setting up a new device? Head over to getfedora.org to grab installation media for our flagship Editions:
- Fedora Workstation
- Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop
- Fedora Server
- Fedora Cloud
- Fedora CoreOS & Fedora IoT
You can also explore our Atomic Desktops (including Silverblue, Kinoite, and Sericea) or choose from alternate desktop options via Fedora Spins (such as Cinnamon, Xfce, MATE, or COSMIC).
What’s new in Fedora Linux 45?
We have a lot of excellent content under the hood in this release. Below is only a snapshot of them. Take a spin through our change set page for individual changes, and details on each change.
One of the biggest highlights in Fedora Linux 45 is integrated support for Stratis storage right inside the Anaconda installer.
Stratis brings modern enterprise storage features to local storage while wrapping device-mapper, XFS, and LUKS in an easy-to-use interface. These features include thin provisioning (over-provisioning), storage pooling, dynamic filesystem sizing, snapshots, and encryption.
- GUI Installs (Web UI & Cockpit Storage): When performing custom partitioning during installation, you can launch the Cockpit storage module directly from Anaconda. From there, you can build Stratis pools across one or more physical drives and create dynamic / and /home filesystems on demand.
- Automated Installs (Kickstart): For system administrators and automated deployments, Anaconda now supports –type=stratis with autopart, alongside dedicated stratispool and stratisfs kickstart commands.
Read more details about this really cool change in this article.
Desktop Highlights & Ecosystem Updates
- Latest Desktop Environments: Updated desktop stacks across GNOME, KDE Plasma, and community spins bring improved performance, refined Wayland support, and better fractional scaling.
- Developer Toolchains: Updated development tools and runtime libraries ensure you have access to the latest language features, compiler optimizations, and core system utilities.
- System & Kernel Enhancements: Powered by recent Linux kernel releases, Fedora 45 includes broad hardware support, improved power management for laptops, and enhanced container performance.
If you encounter any bugs or unexpected behavior after upgrading or installing, help is close at hand:
- Visit the Ask Fedora discussion forum to ask questions and find answers.
- Check the Common Bugs section on Ask Fedora to see known issues and workarounds tracked during the release cycle.
Important: Two legacy NetworkManager VPN plugins—NetworkManager-vpnc and NetworkManager-fortisslvpn—are retiring and will be obsolete, starting in Fedora Linux 45. Please read this article for information on what you need to do to migrate your VPN connections to supported alternatives.
Let’s keep the conversation going
We’d love to hear how Fedora Linux 45 works for you! Share your thoughts, post your desktop setups, or say hi to fellow community members over on Fedora Discussion.
Enjoy Fedora Linux 45!
By Jef Spaleta, from Fedora Magazine, reproduced under CC BY-SA 4.0. Formatting is simplified and images in the text are omitted.
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