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Based OnIndependent
Default Desktop EnvironmentGNOME
Init-SystemSystemd
Package ManagerRPM Package Manager, DNF package manager
OS FamilyGNU+Linux
OriginUSA
Release SchedulePoint (6 Months)
Initial Release2003
Official Supported ArchitecturesARMv7 (armhfp, arm-32), ARMv8 (aarch64, arm-64), x86_64, PPC64LE, MIPS-64el, MIPS-el, RISC-V, s390x
Release TypeBinary
Current Linux Kernel6.08
Display ServerWayland (default), X11
Gnome42
Pros
Pro Frequent updates to latest versions of software, so quick security and other bug fixes
Latest version software often means quick bug fixes, more useful features. For example, for a daily user of TeX, the latest TeX distro is a must. It's also useful to be able to use recent external hardware such as USB Wi-Fi dongles or printers.
Pro Backed by one of the biggest Linux kernel contributors
Fedora is backed by RedHat, the 2nd biggest Linux kernel contributor in the world. Using a distribution made by RedHat means that it will be fine-tuned to work as efficiently as possible since it's made by the same people who work extensively on the kernel and know its ins and outs.
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Fedora
Recommended 2 years ago
I stumbled on Fedora after a few unstable installs, and I was very delighted. The installer might be confusing to some, but If you are familiar with a windows partitioning software, it will be easy for you. You are met with a stable environment to browse the internet, security templates for keeping your syst...
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Backed by one of the biggest Linux kernel contributorsPro
Focuses on innovationPro
Integration with GNOMEPro
Fast and stable updatesPro
Spins and LabsPro
Fast performancePro
Strong commitment to free software philosophyPro
Huge array of binary packages ready to installPro
Can still be installed in a bad sector on the hard diskPro
Very good integration with Flatpak and Snap PackagesPro
Linus Torvalds' distro of choicePro
Frequent updates to latest versions of software, so quick security and other bug fixesPro
Minimalist GNOMEPro
A Solid Operating System that means no harmCon
Could provide a sound alert library