Fedora 42 has launched with substantial updates, particularly with its Anaconda Web UI installer rewritten as a Wayland application, eliminating X11 support. It simplifies the installation process, enhancing partitioning and recovery options. GNOME 48 brings improvements like a Wellbeing panel and better accessibility. New spins include KDE Plasma and COSMIC. KDE Plasma uses the latest stable version, while COSMIC is in alpha. Fedora 42 also includes kernel 6.14.0-63, improving hardware support, along with DNF5 for seamless package management and support for additional features such as speech-to-text integration.
Fedora 42 introduces significant updates including a native Wayland Anaconda installer, GNOME 48 enhancements, and improved KDE Plasma and COSMIC spins.
The new Anaconda Web UI installer not only simplifies installation but also removes X11 support, reflecting a shift towards a more modern Wayland architecture.
KDE Plasma and COSMIC spins are highlighted, with improvements in performance and support for features like enhanced Wayland sessions and better power management in Xfce.
Fedora 42 also ships with kernel 6.14.0-63 and introduces tools such as DNF5 for effective repo management, alongside impressive new features for performance optimization.
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