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Fedora Linux 45 is coming with kernel 7.2 and Gnome 51 preview
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Fedora Linux 45 is coming with kernel 7.2 and Gnome 51 preview

Fedora Linux 45 is about to be released, offering users the opportunity to try a new Linux distribution or migrate from the current one. Recently, the beta version of this operating system was made available.

This beta version incorporates the Linux kernel 7.2 and features a preview of the Gnome 51 desktop environment.

The Linux 7.2 version was released in August and represents the latest update. Its innovations include initial support for Fixed Rate Link (FRL) technology on AMD graphics cards, allowing transfer rates of up to 48 Gb/s via HDMI 2.1. Additionally, there are performance improvements through Cache-Aware Scheduling and greater compatibility with various Intel chips.

It has been confirmed that Fedora Linux 45 will use Gnome 51, whose final version was announced on Wednesday, September 16th. The features introduced in Gnome 51 include smoother animations, automatic screen rotation capability, and the inclusion of offline maps, among other features.

Other news mentioned includes the official release of Fedora Linux 45, scheduled for late October or early November 2026. For those who wish to test the beta version, specific links have been provided.

It is important to note that the information presented is based on Fedora Workstation 45, which uses Gnome. For users who prefer other interfaces, there is the option of the KDE Plasma version.

As a tip, it is recommended to use Fedora MediaWriter or Rufus to create an installation USB drive or to test the distribution in 'live' mode without needing installation. However, it should be kept in mind that systems in beta phase may present a higher incidence of failures or instabilities, regardless of the selected version.

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Gnome 51 Released: Review of New Features, Performance and Security Improvements in the Linux Desktop Environment
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Gnome 51 Released: Review of New Features, Performance and Security Improvements in the Linux Desktop Environment

Gnome 51 has been officially presented, and under the codename 'A Coruña,' it continues to strengthen its position as a standard in the Linux world. Although the appearance of the new version remains largely unchanged, it brings a number of functional innovations, as well as improvements in performance and security.

Developers emphasize that in this version, Gnome makes the animations of the Mutter window manager smoother, even under high CPU load. The ability to take screenshots more quickly is also noted.

Visually, Gnome 51 can now remember the screen brightness level even after multiple reboots and switching to HDR mode, saving the user from constantly manually adjusting this parameter.

The main changes concern applications. Gnome Maps has received a feature to download maps for offline use and can also display public transport schedules. As for the native file manager, it now automatically selects recently created or copied files to simplify related operations. Furthermore, it displays a counter of selected items when dragging multiple files, and its performance has been optimized.

The document visualizer Papers allows users to either draw or import signature images to insert into PDF files with background removal capability. Meanwhile, the image viewer Loupe has started displaying more metadata, such as creator information, copyrights, and color profiles.

Other updates include, but are not limited to, new capabilities. Since Gnome 51 is a desktop environment, users should consider that the new version will appear in the Linux distribution they use. For example, Fedora Linux 45 already includes Gnome 51, although it is in beta phase. It is also expected that Ubuntu 26.10, scheduled for release in October, will contain this version. Similarly, future releases of projects such as Arch Linux, openSUSE, and Manjaro Linux will also receive Gnome 51.

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