Ditch Windows 11 and switch to Fedora Linux 42
It’s raining Linux distributions! Earlier today, we told you about the release of Manjaro 25. And now, Fedora Linux 42 has officially arrived. If you’ve been looking for a fast, polished, and privacy-respecting replacement for Windows 11, this open source operating system could be the one.
This new Fedora release gives users a powerful and flexible desktop experience across multiple editions and devices. Whether you prefer GNOME or KDE, use x86 or Apple Silicon, or just want to ditch Microsoft’s operating system entirely, Fedora 42 definitely has something to offer.
Fedora Linux 42 Beta is here with KDE edition, COSMIC spin, Asahi Remix, and major updates
Fedora Linux 42 Beta has officially landed, and it’s packed with a ton of awesome changes. This release gives KDE Plasma Desktop full edition status, introduces the COSMIC spin, and rolls out Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Beta for Apple Silicon Macs. There’s also a big refresh to the Anaconda installer, improvements to DNF5, and a slew of updated packages.
For KDE fans, Fedora Linux 42 finally makes Plasma an official edition, putting it on the same level as Workstation, Server, IoT, and Cloud. It’s also now officially supported on Power Systems (ppc64le), including OpenPOWER machines like the Talos Workstation. That means users on those platforms get the full KDE stack, including KDE PIM.