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Fedora Linux 44 Is Officially Here

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-28 16:55 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora Linux 44 officially lands today as a bit-for-bit copy of last week’s RC 1.7, so anyone who already grabbed that image can skip the download and jump straight to upgrading or installing. The desktop experience gets a solid bump with GNOME 50 on Workstation and KDE Plasma 6.6 featuring a cleaner first-boot setup that actually guides you through configuration instead of dumping you into a blank screen. Under the hood, the release swaps in faster OpenSSL certificate handling, makes MariaDB 11.8 the default database package, auto-enables NTSYNC kernel support for Wine and Steam, and shrinks cloud images by switching to Btrfs boot subvolumes. Moving from an older Fedora version just requires a standard dnf upgrade with a repo refresh and a quick config backup before rebooting into the new release.

Gum, PackageKit, Firefox, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-28 07:53 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Linux Kernel 7.0 Fedora Test Days: Safe Installation, QA Testing, and Bug Reporting Guide

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-27 13:59 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Fedora QA team is running Linux Kernel 7.0 test days on versions 43 and 44 to catch early regressions before they reach stable release channels. Users should prepare a dedicated virtual machine or spare system, then install the pre-release kernel using standard DNF updates for traditional setups or rpm-ostree overrides for atomic distributions like Silverblue. Testing involves running the built-in regression suite alongside real-world usage checks, with all issues documented through detailed Bugzilla reports that include exact reproduction steps and system logs. Once testing wraps up, atomic systems must reset their package overrides to return to stable kernels, keeping the QA pipeline clean for developers.

MinGW, Mapserver, OpenBao, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-25 07:35 by Philipp Esselbach 0

PHP 8.4.21RC1 and 8.5.6RC1 Fedora/RHEL Packages released

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-24 08:38 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Remi Collet has released PHP 8.5.6RC1 and 8.4.21RC1 packages in testing repositories for Fedora and RHEL-based distributions, giving administrators a safe way to preview upcoming changes before the stable rollout. These builds support parallel installation through Software Collections or direct module switches, allowing teams to verify compatibility without disrupting live servers. The latest releases ship with updated external libraries like libicu 74.2 and Oracle Instant Client 23.9, which may require developers to adjust locale formatting and database connection settings. Testing these candidates now prevents emergency rollbacks once PHP 8.3 enters security-only mode and the final versions go live.

PackageKit, Firefox, NSS, Libexif updates for Fedora 44

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-24 08:31 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The first updates for Fedora Linux 44 have just been published, including security fixes targeting four packages. PackageKit now includes a backported patch that eliminates a race condition capable of granting attackers full root privileges. Firefox and its companion Network Security Services library both received fresh releases to neutralize hundreds of undisclosed flaws. Meanwhile, the libexif component finally addresses multiple CVEs involving dangerous integer overflows in image metadata parsing.

Fedora 44 Update: PackageKit-1.3.4-3.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: firefox-150.0-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: nss-3.122.1-1.fc44
Fedora 44 Update: libexif-0.6.26-1.fc44

Fedora Linux 44 Final Gets Approved: April 28 Release and Early ISO Download

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-24 08:17 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora Linux 44 Final cleared its release gate on Tuesday and will officially ship on April 28, 2026 using the RC 1.7 build. The team locked in that specific compose after patching critical security holes in Firefox and PackageKit while deciding to push two installer quirks to Fedora 45. Those waived issues involve Cockpit webui partition enforcement and non-ASCII keyboard layout selection, which upstream developers simply could not fix before the freeze deadline.

Rpki-Client, Xorg-X11-Server, Flatpak-Builder, Rpki-Client, Mimetest updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-24 07:24 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora 42 and 43 just received a batch of security updates that target several core packages across both distributions. The rpki-client package moved to version 9.8 with improved crypto compatibility and fixes for certificate handling, while the X server jumped to 21.1.22 to patch five separate vulnerabilities. Developers also pushed flatpak-builder version 1.4.8 to resolve a dangerous path traversal flaw, and minetest reached release 5.15.2 after closing critical sandbox escape bugs that could allow unauthorized access.

Fedora 42 Update: rpki-client-9.8-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: xorg-x11-server-21.1.22-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: flatpak-builder-1.4.8-1.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: rpki-client-9.8-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: minetest-5.15.2-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: xorg-x11-server-21.1.22-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: flatpak-builder-1.4.8-1.fc43

CUPS, Tinyproxy, Sudo, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-23 08:54 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora 42 and Fedora 43 have received a broad wave of security updates targeting dozens of widely used packages like Chromium, Python 3.14, CUPS, and pgAdmin 4. These patches address numerous vulnerabilities ranging from critical heap buffer overflows and use-after-free errors to command injection flaws and privilege escalation risks. System administrators should prioritize installing these fixes immediately since unpatched systems remain exposed to potential remote code execution and denial of service attacks.

Fedora 42 Update: cups-2.4.17-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: tinyproxy-1.11.2-7.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: perl-Net-CIDR-Lite-0.23-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: python-cbor2-5.6.5-8.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: opkssh-0.13.0-8.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: sudo-1.9.17-7.p2.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: pie-1.4.1-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: pgadmin4-9.14-3.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: python3-docs-3.14.4-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: python3.14-3.14.4-1.fc43
Fedora 42 Update: chromium-147.0.7727.101-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: pie-1.4.1-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: composer-2.9.7-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: pgadmin4-9.14-3.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: libcap-2.73-3.fc42

Fedora Linux 44 RC 1.7 released

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-22 22:26 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora 44 RC-1.7 is now open for validation testing across desktop, server, cloud, and security lab environments. Volunteers need to boot clean images, run full system checks, and report results directly on the official Fedora wiki. Testers should verify package managers, network stacks, and hardware drivers to catch regressions before the final release. Support channels and blocker bug trackers are actively maintained for anyone who needs help or wants to report issues.

Fedora Linux 44 RC 1.6 released

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-22 14:30 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora 44 release candidate 1.6 is now available for validation testing, giving users a chance to catch hardware and driver bugs before the final build locks down. The quality team relies on actual installations across desktop, server, and cloud environments to verify that every critical test passes without breaking existing workflows. Skipping checksum verification or rushing through live mode checks usually means missing exactly the kind of firmware quirk that causes kernel panics later in production. Anyone willing to run the official validation checklist and report failures with raw logs helps keep the release cycle on track before the code freeze hits.

Fedora Linux 44 RC 1.5 released

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-21 07:46 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Fedora 44 release candidate RC-1.5 is ready for validation, and testers should run it inside virtual machines or on isolated hardware to keep production systems untouched. Desktop users need to verify Wayland compositing, multi-monitor scaling, and PipeWire audio routing since those components consistently cause upgrade headaches. Server admins should focus on systemd journal logging, firewall persistence across reboots, and cloud-init automation to catch backend regressions early. All test results belong in the official QA wiki or blocker tracker so developers can patch critical issues before the final build ships, which means your spare hard drive finally has a purpose.

Python, AWStats, Incus updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-20 07:42 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora 42 and 43 just rolled out a batch of security updates that target several core packages across both distributions. Python interpreters for versions 3.11, 3.12, and the new 3.15 alpha all received critical patches to fix command injection flaws and memory handling vulnerabilities. The awstats web analytics tool got a quick fix for an arbitrary code execution bug, while the Incus container manager addressed over a dozen issues ranging from local privilege escalation to image cache poisoning. System administrators can apply these important fixes right away by running the standard dnf upgrade command with the provided advisory identifiers.

Fedora 42 Update: python3.12-3.12.13-3.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: python3.11-3.11.15-4.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: awstats-8.0-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: incus-6.23-3.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: python3.15-3.15.0~a8-1.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: awstats-8.0-2.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: incus-6.23-3.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: python-msal-1.36.0-1.fc43

Curl and Python updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-19 07:53 by Philipp Esselbach 0

System administrators should install two critical security updates that Fedora released in April 2026. The first patch covers curl version 8.11.1 on Fedora 42 and closes four gaps involving faulty connection handling and leaked credentials. Meanwhile, the second update focuses on Python 3.12 for Fedora 43 by squashing six vulnerabilities that might allow attackers to run malicious code or inject headers. You can apply both fixes right away through the regular dnf upgrade tool while trusting the standard GPG verification process.

Fedora 42 Update: curl-8.11.1-8.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: python3.12-3.12.13-3.fc43

Fedora Linux 44 RC 1.3 released

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-18 12:23 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The third release candidate for Fedora Linux 44 is now available for community validation, giving testers a chance to catch regressions before the final release locks down. Participants should verify ISO checksums and focus on real-world edge cases like session switching or network reconnection instead of running every automated test case. Only critical issues that violate core release criteria qualify as blockers, so detailed reports with exact reproduction steps get prioritized during triage. Submitting findings to official quality channels helps the team meet strict RC benchmarks while keeping the development schedule on track.

MinGW-LibRaw, Smb4k, Mac, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-18 07:53 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora 42 and 43 just received a batch of security updates that patch multiple critical vulnerabilities across several key packages. The releases address serious flaws in libraries like mingw-LibRaw, mbedtls, and usd, which could otherwise allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or corrupt system memory. Additional fixes target the smb4k share browser and audio tools such as mac and aqualung by resolving buffer overflow risks and information disclosure issues. You can apply these important patches right away using the standard dnf upgrade command with the specific advisory identifiers listed in each notice.

Fedora 42 Update: mingw-LibRaw-0.21.5-3.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: smb4k-4.0.6-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: mac-12.63-1.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: aqualung-1.2-10.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: stb-0^20260313git904aa67-2.fc42
Fedora 42 Update: mbedtls-3.6.6-1.fc42
Fedora 43 Update: mingw-LibRaw-0.21.5-3.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: smb4k-4.0.6-1.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: stb-0^20260313git904aa67-2.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: usd-25.08-20.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: aqualung-1.2-12.fc43
Fedora 43 Update: mac-12.63-1.fc43

Fedora 44 Release Delay Confirmed With New Target Date Set For April 28th

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-17 07:31 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Fedora development team declared today's release target a no-go due to outstanding blocker bugs that needed more time to fix. A new final release date of April 28th, 2026 replaces the earlier schedule while developers prepare for additional review meetings. Community contributors will gather on Monday and Thursday to determine if issues are resolved before building the final ISO images. Users should expect some confusion from outdated dates in public links until the team finishes cleaning up the Fedora people schedule page.

Plasma-Workspace-Wallpapers, Cockpit, Spectacle, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-17 06:19 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Python-Cairosvg, Erlang, LibPNG, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-16 08:04 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Fedora Linux 44 RC 1.2 released

Fedora Linux 9431 Published 2026-04-15 14:46 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The Fedora community has released a candidate build for version 44 and they need help finding bugs before it goes final. Power users should verify these specific improvements on their hardware because release candidates are not suitable for production machines yet. Download the ISO from the official wiki and run verification checks to ensure the files are not corrupted before burning them to a drive.