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Linux distribution by Fedora Project
Fedora Linux is a Linux distribution developed by the Fedora Project. It was originally developed in 2003 as a continuation of the Red Hat Linux project
Fedora_Linux
Fedora OS release dates
Fedora Linux is a popular Linux distribution developed by the Fedora Project. Fedora attempts to maintain a six-month release schedule, offering new versions
Fedora_Linux_release_history
Community that develops Fedora Linux operating system
The Fedora Project is an independent project under a legal responsibility of Red Hat to coordinate the development of Fedora Linux, a Linux-based operating
Fedora_Project
Linux distribution
Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for enterprise environments. Fedora Linux, developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat, is a free-of-cost
Red_Hat_Linux
Operating system distribution
x86-64, Power ISA, ARM64, and IBM Z and a desktop version for x86-64. Fedora Linux and CentOS Stream serve as its upstream sources. All of Red Hat's official
Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux
Linux distribution
Nobara Linux is a Linux distribution based on Fedora Linux. It is developed by Thomas Crider, otherwise more colloquially referred to as "Glorious Eggroll"
Nobara_(operating_system)
Linux distribution
end-of-life for Container Linux on May 26, 2020, offering Fedora CoreOS, and RHEL CoreOS as its replacement. Container Linux provides no package manager
Container_Linux
Spaleta (28 April 2026). "The Fedora Linux 44 Release is Here!". Retrieved 28 April 2026. "Licensing:Main - FedoraProject". Fedora Project. 11 August 2017.
Comparison of Linux distributions
Comparison_of_Linux_distributions
Package manager for Red Hat systems
YUM) is a package manager for Red Hat-based Linux distributions and derivatives. DNF was introduced in Fedora 18 in 2013 as a replacement for yum; it has
DNF_(software)
Package management system
is now used in many Linux distributions such as PCLinuxOS, Fedora Linux, AlmaLinux, CentOS, openSUSE, OpenMandriva and Oracle Linux. It has also been ported
RPM_Package_Manager
Family of Unix-like operating systems
thousands of Linux distributions, many based directly or indirectly on other distributions; popular Linux distros include Debian, Fedora Linux, Linux Mint, Arch
Linux
Operating system based on the Linux kernel
Ubuntu, Linux Mint, MX Linux and Fedora Linux. Some distributions, including Knoppix, Puppy Linux, Devil-Linux, SuperGamer, SliTaz GNU/Linux and dyne:bolic
Linux_distribution
Live media creator for Fedora Linux
Fedora Media Writer is a free software tool designed to create live media for Fedora Linux. It provides a simple and user-friendly interface, allowing
Fedora_Media_Writer
List of software distributions using the Linux kernel
distribution called Red Hat Enterprise Linux, whereas SUSE Linux was divided into openSUSE and SUSE Linux Enterprise. Fedora is a community supported distribution
List_of_Linux_distributions
Linux distribution
Bazzite is a Fedora-based Linux distribution designed to be similar to Valve's SteamOS 3 while still functioning as a normal computer. It offers support
Bazzite_(operating_system)
Microsoft open source operating system
Azure Linux (previously CBL-Mariner), is a free and open-source Linux distribution developed by Microsoft and, starting with v4.0, based on Fedora Linux. It
Azure_Linux
Free and open-source command-line package management utility
has been adopted for Fedora Linux until version 22. A rewrite of YUM named DNF replaced YUM as the default package manager in Fedora 22 (in 2015). This
Yum_(software)
Linux distribution for Apple Silicon-powered Macs
(April 28, 2026). "Fedora Asahi Remix 44 is now available". Fedora Magazine. Retrieved May 1, 2026. "Fedora Asahi Remix - Asahi Linux". asahilinux.org.
Asahi_Linux
Linux distribution
Berry Linux is a Live CD Linux distribution that has English and Japanese support. Berry Linux is based on and is compatible with Fedora 39 packages. The
Berry_Linux
Desktop environment for Unix-like operating systems
which is composed of a team of contributors from Linux distributions such as Fedora, Debian, and Arch Linux. Its design emphasizes simplicity, minimalism
Budgie_(desktop_environment)
Linux distribution
Russian Fedora Remix was a remix of the Fedora Linux Linux distribution adapted for Russia that was active in 2008–2019. It was neither a copy of the original
Russian_Fedora_Remix
Issues concerning use of operating systems which use Linux
because the Fedora operating system focuses on ease of use and stability, likely due to corporate backing from Red Hat, a major Linux desktop / Linux desktop
Criticism_of_Linux
Linux distribution by The CentOS Project
Stream is a community enterprise Linux distribution that exists as a midstream between the upstream development in Fedora Linux and the downstream development
CentOS_Stream
Identity management system
centrally-managed identity, policy, and audit (IPA) system. It uses a combination of Fedora Linux, 389 Directory Server, MIT Kerberos, NTP, DNS, the Dogtag certificate
FreeIPA
Software repository for the Fedora operating system
packages for Fedora Linux. It was born as a merge of the older repositories Livna, Dribble and Freshrpms. They distributed software that Fedora will not,
RPM_Fusion
1991 Amoeba – microkernel-based, POSIX-compliant, distributed OS GNO/ME Linux 0.01-0.1 Mac OS (System 7) MINIX 1.5 PenPoint OS RISC OS 3 SUNMOS Trusted
Timeline_of_operating_systems
Media processing server for Linux
Retrieved 2019-06-30. "PipeWire: the new audio and video daemon in Fedora Linux 34". Fedora Magazine. 2021-05-14. Archived from the original on 2021-05-14
PipeWire
Update that only requires the user to download changed code
has been inherited by Fedora-derived operating systems, including RedHat Enterprise Linux and its variant, CentOS. From Fedora 40 onward, delta updates
Delta_update
Desktop theme for GNOME and KDE
successor OS, Fedora Linux through version 4. The Bluecurve window borders and GTK theme were replaced by those from Clearlooks (the former in Fedora Core 4
Bluecurve
Lossless data compression software
available for FreeBSD, NetBSD, Linux systems, Microsoft Windows, and FreeDOS. A number of Linux distributions, including Fedora, Slackware, Ubuntu, and Debian
XZ_Utils
Password-based key derivation function
key derivation function used for password hashing on Fedora Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux. The function is more resistant to offline password-cracking
Yescrypt
Sound server for Unix-like operating systems
on many Linux distributions, including Fedora Linux, Ubuntu, and Debian. On Microsoft Windows, PulseAudio runs in Windows Subsystem for Linux. The NT
PulseAudio
Linux kernel security module
community-supported Linux distributions, Fedora was one of the earliest adopters, including support for it by default since Fedora Core 2. Other distributions
SELinux
Suite of system components for Linux
the computational overhead of the shell. In May 2011, Fedora Linux became the first major Linux distribution to enable systemd by default, replacing Upstart
Systemd
Web-based server administration software
by Red Hat. Cockpit is available for Fedora Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Debian, OpenSUSE, Arch Linux, and Ubuntu. Cockpit uses systemd to
Cockpit_(software)
Operating system by Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation
installation medium. Red Hat Enterprise Linux#Product life cycle Red Hat Enterprise Linux derivatives Fedora Linux Portals: Linux Free and open-source software
Rocky_Linux
Community-supported Linux distribution
or slow shutdown. Linux portal SUSE Linux Enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fedora Linux "About the World's 1st Enterprise Linux Distribution". Archived
OpenSUSE
Automatic operating system installation method
Red Hat Kickstart installation method is used by Fedora, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and related Linux distributions to automatically perform unattended
Kickstart_(Linux)
PlayStation 3 feature
[citation needed] Debian, Fedora 8, Gentoo, OpenSUSE (10.3 to 11.1), and Ubuntu run on the PlayStation 3. Yellow Dog Linux for the PlayStation 3 was first
OtherOS
Ubuntu or Debian-based Linux distribution
Linux Mint is a community-developed Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. First released in 2006, Linux Mint is often noted for its ease of use, out-of-the-box
Linux_Mint
Free and open-source software forge
contributors, hosting more than 300,000 repositories as of November 2025. The Fedora Linux project is replacing their forge Pagure with Forgejo. Following the use
Forgejo
Linux distribution based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Enterprise Linux#Product life cycle Red Hat Enterprise Linux derivatives Fedora Linux Andrew Lukoshko (26 May 2026). "General Availability of AlmaLinux OS 9
AlmaLinux
Linux distribution based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
tracks just ahead of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) development, positioned as a midstream between Fedora Linux and RHEL." which is designed for "anyone
CentOS
Business laptops and tablets series from Lenovo
the P1 Gen 2, and the P53 would come with Fedora Linux as an option. This was the first time that Fedora Linux was made available as a preinstalled option
ThinkPad
Linux kernel running on devices made by Apple
port) Ubuntu (until Ubuntu 16.10) Fedora (until Fedora 17 for G3 and G4 processors, and Fedora 28 for G5) Yellow Dog Linux (discontinued in 2009) All of the
Linux_on_Apple_devices
Desktop environment for Linux and other Unix-like systems
major Linux distributions, including Debian, Fedora Linux, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise, and is the default in Oracle Solaris
GNOME
Finnish and American software engineer (born 1969)
Linux kernel. Linus refused, also arguing that the Mach kernel was too different from Linux. In 2008, Torvalds stated that he used the Fedora Linux distribution
Linus_Torvalds
Usage of Linux as operating system of choice
Linux powers the Steam Deck's operating system, SteamOS, which was created by Valve, and has many distributions/versions, such as Arch Linux, Fedora Linux
Linux_adoption
Topics referred to by the same term
story by Pierre Boulle Fedora Linux, a Linux distribution Fedora Project, the development project for the operating system Fedora Commons, digital repository
Fedora_(disambiguation)
Open source virtual drive software
on the Linux operating system. As of 30 June 2019[update], CDemu is not available in the official repositories of Debian, Ubuntu and Fedora Linux for any
CDemu
Family of 64-bit Intel microprocessors
support for Itanium. In 2005, Fedora Linux started adding support for Itanium and Novell added support for SUSE Linux. In 2007, CentOS added support
Itanium
Security-focused Linux-based operating system
templates based on the Fedora and Debian Linux distributions. Alternative community-supported templates include Whonix, Ubuntu, Arch Linux, CentOS, or Gentoo
Qubes_OS
Alternative calendar used by some adherents of Discordianism
into Fedora". RedHat bug tracker. RedHat. Retrieved May 8, 2014. "What's new in Fedora 17 (The H)". Linux Weekly News. Retrieved May 8, 2014. "Fedora ddate
Discordian_calendar
Feature for a Linux environment in Windows
of it, such as Ubuntu, openSUSE, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Fedora, CentOS, AlmaLinux, Debian, and Kali Linux. Such a user space might contain a GNU
Windows_Subsystem_for_Linux
Fedora serves as the primary upstream development branch for CentOS Stream, and in turn for Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The Red Hat Enterprise Linux derivatives
Red Hat Enterprise Linux derivatives
Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux_derivatives
Free and open-source system installer for Linux distributions
OS, Fedora, Sabayon Linux, Bazzite Linux and BLAG Linux and GNU, also in some less known and discontinued distros like Progeny Componentized Linux, Asianux
Anaconda_(installer)
Linux desktop environment
Download". artixlinux.org. Retrieved 24 September 2024. "LXQT - Debian Wiki". "Fedora Spins LXQt". Nestor, Marius (23 April 2019). "Lubuntu 19.04 Released with
LXQt
Linux distribution
Linpus Linux was a Fedora Linux-based operating system created by the Taiwanese firm Linpus Technologies Inc Linpus was designed specifically to fully
Linpus_Linux
Software to automate the Linux boot process
initramfs by default for a given distribution. Fedora Linux (2009, version 12 Constantine) Red Hat Enterprise Linux (2010, version 6) Gentoo (2010 for custom
Dracut_(software)
Shareware Linux distribution
Linux XP (pronounced Linux ex-pee) was a Fedora Linux-based shareware Linux distribution designed to imitate Windows environment using GNOME desktop;
Linux_XP
Linux distribution
Kororaa) was a remix of the Fedora Linux distribution. Originally Kororaa was a binary installation method for Gentoo Linux which aimed for easy installation
Korora_(operating_system)
LDAP server software
Directory Server supports many operating systems, including Fedora Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Debian, Solaris, and HP-UX 11i.[citation needed] In late
389_Directory_Server
Concurrent execution of multiple processes
PDP-8; it is a core feature of all Unix-like operating systems, such as Linux, Solaris and BSD with its derivatives, as well as modern versions of Windows
Computer_multitasking
Platform for distributing application software
SUSE Linux distribution has YaST as frontend for its own software packages. Mandriva Linux has urpmi with GUI frontend called Rpmdrake. Fedora Linux and
App_store
Terminal emulator from GNOME
emulator, initially intended as a companion to GNOME Builder. Fedora Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Debian and Ubuntu include it by default in their GNOME
GNOME_Terminal
CD; GNOME and KDE versions available Berry Linux CentOS – (discontinued) - installable live CD Fedora Linux – installable live CD, with GNOME or KDE Korora
List_of_live_CDs
American open source software company
enterprise operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Having grown significantly beyond just Linux, it also includes the OpenShift Container Platform
Red_Hat
Linux began in 1991 as a personal project by Finnish student Linus Torvalds to create a new free operating system kernel. The resulting Linux kernel has
History_of_Linux
64-bit extension of x86 architecture
x86_64 The Linux kernel and the GNU Compiler Collection refers to 64-bit architecture as "x86_64". Some Linux distributions, such as Fedora, openSUSE,
X86-64
Laptop computer
drive (HDD), and come with a pre-installed operating system derived from Fedora Linux, with the Sugar graphical user interface (GUI). Mobile ad hoc networking
OLPC_XO
Bitcoin node and wallet software
Bitcoin Core The start screen under Fedora Linux Original author Satoshi Nakamoto Initial release 2009 Stable release 30.2 (10 January 2026; 4 months ago (2026-01-10))
Bitcoin_Core
Open source graphics library written in C++
3 (JellyBean) or later Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, openSUSE 15.2+, or Fedora Linux 32+ Web Browsers Skia is a romanisation of the word 'shadow' in Greek
Skia_Graphics_Engine
Desktop environment forked from GNOME 2
desktop environment composed of free and open-source software that runs on Linux, and other Unix-like operating systems such as BSD, and Illumos. MATE is
MATE_(desktop_environment)
Alpine Linux Chimera Linux Debian (official) Fedora Linux (as a secondary architecture) Gentoo Linux NixOS (experimental) openSUSE Rocky Linux Ubuntu
RISC-V_ecosystem
PlayStation 2 video game console emulator
anti-aliasing and texture filtering. It has been released for Windows, Linux, and macOS. PCSX2, like its predecessor project PCSX (a PlayStation emulator)
PCSX2
Free and open source audio player
Rhythmbox is the default audio player on many Linux distributions including Fedora, Ubuntu since v12.04 LTS, and Linux Mint as of version 18.1. Playback from
Rhythmbox
Free general-purpose operating system
version 1 was renamed to grub-legacy. This conflicts with distros (e.g., Fedora Linux), where grub version 2 is named grub2. The default desktop may be chosen
Debian
System allowing a device to imitate another
system calls for the host system e.g., the Linux compatibility layer used on *BSD to run closed source Linux native software on FreeBSD and NetBSD. For
Emulator
Topics referred to by the same term
Robert Anton Wilson Schrödinger's Cat, the code name for a version of the Fedora Linux distribution Schrödingers katt, a Norwegian television series Schrödinger's
Schrödinger's cat (disambiguation)
Schrödinger's_cat_(disambiguation)
Utility to manage DNS resolver configuration in Unix-like systems
which provides a stub resolver in addition to managing resolv.conf. Fedora Linux switched to systemd-resolved as of version 33, and Ubuntu since version
Resolvconf
Desktop environment
GhostBSD, and in many other Linux distributions not listed above, including Arch Linux, Debian, Gentoo, Ubuntu, openSUSE, Fedora, Linux Mint, Slackware, Mageia
Xfce
Data compression preprocess technique
disassembly, is able to produce 9× smaller diffs. For a squashfs image of a Fedora Linux 31 live image, using x86 BCJ saves an extra 30 MB out of the ~1.7 GB
BCJ_(algorithm)
Linux distribution
Ubuntu and Fedora. The latest stable version is Mandriva Linux 2011 ("Hydrogen"), released on 28 August 2011. The development tree of Mandriva Linux has always
Mandriva_Linux
Free Unix-like operating system kernel
The Linux kernel is a free and open-source Unix-like kernel that is used in many computer systems worldwide. The kernel was created by Linus Torvalds
Linux_kernel
Version of the Linux kernel without proprietary code
Distributions in which Linux is the default kernel used and which propose Linux-libre as an alternative kernel: Arch Linux Fedora Gentoo Linux Mandriva-derived
Linux-libre
North Korean Linux-based operating system
Red Star OS (Korean: 붉은별; MR: Pulgŭnbyŏl) is a North Korean Linux distribution, with development first starting in 1998 at the Korea Computer Center (KCC)
Red_Star_OS
Linux distribution
with Gentoo after all. Christopher Negus (May 5, 2008). Linux Bible: Boot Up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 11 Other Distributions.
Gentoo_Linux
Computer program
computers running Linux, and submit them to a central server for statistical purposes, quality assurance and support. It was initiated by Fedora, with the release
Smolt_(Linux)
Notetaking application
for Unix-like (including macOS and Linux) and Microsoft Windows operating systems, as well as iOS, Android, and Linux/Windows terminals, written in JavaScript
Joplin_(software)
Humanist sans-serif typeface
48) included this typeface family by default, such as Fedora Linux, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux includes the font family in its Google Fonts directory
Cantarell_(typeface)
Desktop environment forked from GNOME 3
Cinnamon is a free and open-source desktop environment for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. It was originally based on GNOME 3, but follows
Cinnamon (desktop environment)
Cinnamon_(desktop_environment)
Series of low-cost single-board computers
with a pre-installed operating system. While ports of RISC OS 5 and Fedora Linux were available, a port of Debian called Raspbian quickly became the standard
Raspberry_Pi
Third major release of GNOME
conventions. The first adoption of GNOME 3 in a major Linux distribution was version 15 of Fedora Linux. Canonical, who had stopped contributing to the GNOME
GNOME_3
Open source virtual drive software
cdrdao and growisofs. It is available in Arch Linux (in AUR), Debian, Ubuntu, Slackware, and Fedora Linux. Mount automatically ISO, BIN, MDF, and NRG without
AcetoneISO
Linux distribution
Following the Mac transition to Intel processors, Yellow Dog Linux retargeted Fedora Core 5.0 and later to support the Sony PlayStation 3 and IBM pSeries
Yellow_Dog_Linux
Family of single board computer models
2012. It can run Android 4 ICS, Ubuntu 12.04 desktop, Fedora 19 ARM Remix desktop, Armbian, Arch Linux ARM, a Debian-based Cubian distribution, FreeBSD, or
Cubieboard
List of organizations and individuals who have adopted Linux
Enterprise Linux along with Fedora as its operating systems. In June 2012, the US Navy signed a US$27,883,883 contract with Raytheon to install Linux ground
List_of_Linux_adopters
Mid-weight family of operating systems
MX Linux is a midweight, desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on Debian Stable 13 "trixie" that emphasizes stability, performance, and ease of use
MX_Linux
Multilingual font family from Google
provide a package for installing Noto fonts, e.g. Debian, Arch Linux, Fedora Linux, Gentoo Linux, CTAN. Since version 6.0, LibreOffice bundles Noto. In 2019
Noto_fonts
Linux distribution
distributions". gnu.org. Retrieved 2018-11-05. "Fedora-based single-CD distro goes gold". DesktopLinux.com eWeek. Ziff Davis Enterprise Holdings Inc. 2006-07-14
BLAG_Linux_and_GNU
FEDORA LINUX
FEDORA LINUX
Male
Russian
(ФедÑ) Pet form of Russian Fyodor, FEDYA means "gift of God."
Girl/Female
French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian
God's Gift; Gift of God
Female
Russian
Feminine form of Russian Feodor, FEODORA means "gift of God."
Male
Russian
(Фёдор) Variant spelling of Russian Fyodor, FEODOR means "gift of God."
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Divine Gift
Male
Russian
Variant spelling of Russian Fedor, FEDAR means "gift of God."
Female
English
 Pet form of English Dorothy, DORA means "gift of God." Compare with another form of Dora.
Female
English
From the name of the state of Arizona in the United States of America, a place considered sacred by the Native Americans. It was named after Sedona Miller Schnebly (1877-1950), the wife of the city's first postmaster. Meaning unknown.
Girl/Female
Greek
Ruler.
Female
Spanish
Short form of Spanish Adoracion, ADORA means "adoration."
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, French, German, Greek, Russian, Slavic
God's Gift; Gift of God; Derived from the Greek Theodore
Female
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Devorah, DEVORA means "bee."
Female
English
English variant spelling of Spanish Dolores, DELORA means "sorrows."
Male
Russian
(Федір) Ukrainian form of Russian Fedar, FEDIR means "gift of God."
Girl/Female
Greek Russian
God's gift.
Female
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew Debowrah, DEBORA means "bee."
Male
Russian
(Федот) Contracted form of Russian Feodot, FEDOT means "God-given."
Girl/Female
Slavic Russian
God's gift.
Female
English
Pet form of Latin Eleanora, LENORA means "foreign; the other."
Female
English
 Roman Latin name FLORA means "flower." In mythology, this is the name of a goddess of flowers and spring. Compare with another form of Flora.
FEDORA LINUX
FEDORA LINUX
Boy/Male
Afghan, Arabic, Muslim
Kind; Ally; Friend; Soft Hearted
Girl/Female
Hindu
Name of a Raga
Boy/Male
Muslim
The new Moon
Boy/Male
Tamil
Neelmani | நீலமணிÂ
Sapphire
Surname or Lastname
English (also frequent in Wales)
English (also frequent in Wales) : patronymic from the personal name Watkin.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Indian, Tamil
Affectionate; Close; Intimate; Good Friend; Of Good Company
Girl/Female
German, Polish
God's Peace; Favoured by the Lord
Boy/Male
Sikh
Vision of the enlightener
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Bhishma
Boy/Male
Indian
Chief, Leader, Judge
FEDORA LINUX
FEDORA LINUX
FEDORA LINUX
FEDORA LINUX
FEDORA LINUX
n.
The remora.
n.
See Federalist.
n.
Any one of several species of fishes belonging to Echeneis, Remora, and allied genera. Called also sucking fish.
n.
The sentiment of attachment to a federal union, especially to the federal union of the United States.
a.
Uniting in a league; forming a confederacy; federal.
a.
Pertaining to the femur or thigh; as, the femoral artery.
n. pl.
An extensive division of ruminants, including the antelopes, deer, and cattle.
n.
Hernia in the thigh; femoral hernia .
n.
the principles of Federalists or of federal union.
n.
A league; a confederacy; a federal or confederated government.
n.
The marbled godwit (Limosa fedoa).
n.
Same as Fetor.
a.
Friendly or devoted to such a government; as, the Federal party. see Federalist.
a.
Andean; as, Andine flora.
a.
Consisting or pertaining to such a government; as, the Federal Constitution; a Federal officer.
n.
Delay; obstacle; hindrance.
pl.
of Femur
n.
A Bohemian dance of two kinds, one in triple time, like a waltz, the other in two-four time, like a polka. The former is most in use.
n.
An instrument formerly in use, intended to retain parts in their places.
n.
A species of remora (Echeneis naucrates). See Remora.