Fedora 45 Beta now available for testing
The Fedora project has released the beta version of Fedora Linux 45. Key updates include a redesigned system installer that now supports Stratis storage, a new graphical virtual terminal for better visuals and languages, improved security with an updated secrets manager, and reworked disk image builds for Atomic Desktop variants. Configuration files for software sources were also reorganized. You’ll need to update before trying it.
- Installer adds Stratis storage support
- Modern virtual console replaces legacy terminal
- Atomic Desktop images now built with new tool
- Secrets manager upgraded to oo7 service
- RPM repository configs moved to separate directory
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