The beta version of Fedora Linux 45 was released on September 15, featuring the Linux 7.2 kernel. The official release is scheduled for October 20, with a backup date set for October 27. Users can access various editions, including workstation, server, cloud, IoT, and KDE Plasma desktop versions.
The system introduces kmscon to replace the traditional kernel framebuffer console, which improves text rendering, font support, and overall stability. Security enhancements include mandatory package signature verification for RPM and stricter restrictions on ptrace system calls for non-privileged users to secure process debugging.
Fedora Workstation now includes GNOME 51, which supports the Wayland background effects protocol for dynamic background blurring. Meanwhile, the KDE edition has been updated to Plasma 6.7, offering interface refinements and performance optimizations. The release also includes updates to the development toolchain and runtime environments.
