Fedora: Stability Uber Alles
Fedora 39 is availableas a beta build.
Theres a new kernel, updated applications, a jump up to GNOME 45, and performance boosts.
Some scheduled elements didnt make the cut.
Sensibly, Fedora Linux always puts stability first.
A point in case is the new web-based installation program.
It wasnt ready to be deployed, so it was pulled from this release.
In my opinion, thats a sane decision.
The new installer hasnt been canned, just delayed.
It might appear in Fedora 40.
One of the noticeable differences throughout this release is the performance boost.
It seems faster in all aspects.
It needs to use webUI because it uses Firefox in kiosk mode to provide the user interface.
As far as I can ascertain, theres no new functionality being added.
Its just a modern re-implementation of the installer that were all familiar with.
This version of GNOME usesGTK4.12, and benefits from GTKs improvements to its Vulkan back-end renderer.
The tweaks system has received some polish and new functionality.
The About screen has been simplified, and a new pop-out System Details dialog has been added.
Theres a handy Copy button that stashes the details in the clipboard.
you could then paste them into a document or email.
Theres a new key combination, Super+S, that opens the System Menu which sports a new screenshot button.
It replaces Eye of Gnome.
you could choose the columns you want to have displayed in the List view of the Files internet tool.
The “Activities” button has been replaced with a new workspace indicator.
It shows a dot for each open workspace, and a dash for your current workspace.
With a few workspaces in play, it looks a little like Morse code.
A new kernel is always welcome, if only for bug fixes that close off security holes.
Intel and AMD graphics drivers have been modified to better support eDP LCD panels with variable refresh rates.
Most of these were preloaded.
We had to install Thunderbird.
Kernel: 6.5.7-300.fc39.x86_64
Life in the Fast Lane
We need to talk about the speed improvements.
Finding applications in the Activities Overview, in particular, is practically instantaneous.
It wasnt my imagination, Fedora 39 has been given some high-octane go-faster juice.
Fedora was never a slouch, but users are in for a treat with Fedora 39.
Where to Get It
you could download the beta from the usualFedora Workstation page.
You’ll need to slide the Show Beta Downloads slider button over to reveal the beta downloads.
When the final release version is available, itll be found on this page too.
Fedora 39 is another great release.
The new kernel and GNOME 45 alone would justify the upgrade.
Adding the performances boosts make it a no-brainer.
