FOSS Linux tests the Fedora Linux 45 upgrade
The author compares a Fedora 44 system with Fedora 45 and describes what to check before upgrading, including third-party packages.
Fedora Linux 45 releases with desktop and installer updates
What happened
Fedora Linux 45 updates its GNOME and KDE desktop editions and adds Stratis support to the installer. The reports below compare the release across editions and cover what changes when upgrading.
- The Fedora Project released Fedora Linux 45 on November 3 across its desktop, server and cloud editions.
- The Anaconda installer can now install Fedora onto Stratis storage, including in automated Kickstart installs.
- Fedora 45 retires two legacy NetworkManager VPN plugins: vpnc and fortisslvpn.
Coverage
LWN.net covers Fedora 45 across editions
LWN lists the editions released and points out the addition of Stratis support and the retirement of unmaintained VPN plugins.
Fedora 45 Released! Here's What's New
It’s FOSS reviews the Fedora 45 release, including desktop updates, Linux 7.2 hardware support and the move to kmscon for the text console.
Announcing Fedora Linux 45
The project announces the release and points readers to the official edition downloads and upgrade documentation.
Linuxiac reviews the changes in Fedora Linux 45
Linuxiac highlights GNOME’s updated frame scheduling and the changes to the KDE edition, installer and kernel.
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How the score was calculated
| Signal | Score | Weight used |
|---|---|---|
| Recency | 15/100 | 38.5% |
| Independent media growth | 0/100 | 30.8% |
| Coverage detail | 70/100 | 15.4% |
| Publisher clicks | 10/100 | 15.4% |
Recent measurements (UTC)
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| 2026-11-13 06:15:00 | 6h | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2026-11-13 06:30:00 | 6h | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2026-11-13 06:45:00 | 6h | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2026-11-13 07:00:00 | 6h | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2026-11-13 07:15:00 | 6h | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2026-11-13 07:30:00 | 6h | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2026-11-13 07:45:00 | 6h | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2026-11-13 08:00:00 | 6h | 0 | 0 | 18 |