New Update Fedora Linux 41 Released with Linux Kernel 6.11, DNF5, GNOME 47, and More

[lokamoka820]

This is the first Fedora Linux release to switch to DNF5 for a faster and more enhanced package management experience.

The Fedora Project officially released today Fedora Linux 41 as the latest version of their Red Hat-sponsored GNU/Linux distribution for the masses featuring some of the latest and greatest software.

Powered by Linux kernel 6.11, Fedora Linux 41 comes with the latest GNOME 47 desktop environment on the flagship Fedora Workstation edition, which has been stripped of the X11 session to deliver a Wayland-only experience to users. In addition, Fedora Workstation now supports installing the NVIDIA drivers with Secure Boot enabled via GNOME Software.

“Previously, Nvidia driver installation had been removed from GNOME Software because it didn’t support Secure Boot, which is increasingly-often enabled by default on laptops. This change brings the option back for Fedora Workstation users with Secure Boot supported. This is good news for folks who want to use Fedora Linux for gaming and CUDA. The change also helps Fedora stay relevant for AI/LLVM workloads,” said Fedora Project.
The other Fedora Linux 41 flavors ship with the latest KDE Plasma 6.2 desktop environment on the Fedora KDE Spin, Xfce 4.18 on the Fedora Xfce Spin, LXQt 2.0 on the Fedora LXQt Spin, Cinnamon 6.2.9 on the Fedora Cinnamon Spin, MATE 1.28.2 on the Fedora MATE/Compiz Spin, and Budgie 10.9.2 on the Fedora Budgie Spin.

There’s also a new spin in Fedora Linux 41, called Fedora MiracleWM, featuring the up-and-coming Miracle-WM tiling window manager based on the Mir compositor library. This Fedora MiracleWM Spin offers a high-quality Wayland experience built with support for all kinds of platforms, including low-end ARM and x86 devices. Here’s your first look!

Another new Fedora Spin is included in this release, this time for phones, tablets, and 2-in-1 laptops, featuring the KDE Plasma Mobile. Other new features in Fedora Linux 41 include support for MIPI cameras in recent laptops, as well as PipeWire camera support in the Mozilla Firefox web browser.

Fedora Linux 41 is the first release to switch to DNF5 for a faster and more enhanced package management experience. Benefits of DNF5 include a fully featured package manager without the requirement of Python, smaller install size, significantly faster for many user cases, reduced number of software management tools, optimization of download metadata, and unified behavior in the software management stack.

Fedora Linux 41 Released with Linux Kernel 6.11, DNF5, GNOME 47, and More - 9to5Linux

Fedora Linux 41 distribution is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 6.11 and featuring up-to-date components.

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Fedora Linux 41 brings many exciting updates, including the Linux Kernel 6.11, GNOME 47, and the switch to DNF5 for improved package management. It also introduces support for NVIDIA drivers with Secure Boot via GNOME Software, which is a significant step forward for gaming and AI/LLVM workloads. The new Fedora MiracleWM Spin is another highlight, offering a high-quality Wayland experience across various platforms. Additionally, there's a new Fedora Spin for mobile devices featuring KDE Plasma Mobile. This release seems to be a substantial upgrade catering to a wide range of user needs.

 

[simmerskool]

I got notice that fedora 41 is released with Gnome 47. I've been running fedora 40 for about 10 days, getting comfortable with it, It seems very stable and secure, and could be my fav distro, so question, do folks jump on new releases the first day, or do they wait a week or two to see what bugs get ironed out, or do I become designated bug tester -- in which case it would hard to tell system bug from user error. I am very happy with my linux experience so far, and even more so with fedora 40, I can wait a few weeks for 41, but curious to read what others say about 41

 

[lokamoka820]

If you are happy with your fedora 40 stay with it, but if you want to try 41 you can check if offered for you in the software center, if it is available you can update if you want, in the end fedora releases are 6 months distance which will not make too many bugs, it all depends on what you like.

I was upgrading my MX Linux manually when Debian release a new release while MX can't upgrade from MX release to other, but you need sometimes to feed your curiosity.

 

[simmerskool]

If you are happy with your fedora 40 stay with it, but if you want to try 41 you can check if offered for you in the software center, if it is available you can update if you want, in the end fedora releases are 6 months distance which will not make too many bugs, it all depends on what you like.

I was upgrading my MX Linux manually when Debian release a new release while MX can't upgrade from MX release to other, but you need sometimes to feed your curiosity.

I will make a VMware snapshot of 40, before I upgrade to 41, then I should be able to go back to 40 if some issue arises.

 

[Victor M]

I am on Fedora 41 right now. I beta tested and found it very fast. But the beta did not come with Gnome 47. But I already tried Gnome 47 on Ubuntu 24.10.

CORRECTION. The 'see hidden files' setting has moved from the left to the right side, under the iconView/sortOrder button,

 

[simmerskool]

I am on Fedora 41 right now. I beta tested and found it very fast. But the beta did not come with Gnome 47. But I already tried Gnome 47 on Ubuntu 24.10.

CORRECTION. The 'see hidden files' setting has moved from the left to the right side, under the iconView/sortOrder button,

fedora40 has become my fav distro. I'll wait a week or two before going to 41, partly because I am still re-learning (& learning). I want to feel like I know 40 very well so I can better experience what happens with 41.

 

[TuxTalk]

Its really fast and stable now. @simmerskool you can update with no issues.

 

[simmerskool]

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Its really fast and stable now. @simmerskool you can update with no issues.

what do you use to get snip-it / screenshoot. is that a screenshot of full screen? I just installed fastfetch (default settings -- looks like lots can be configured) still running 40. I thought you "abandoned" fedora -- happy to see you using it again. 40 is fast & stable here, certainly not slow, but that's relative I guess.

 

[simmerskool]

Question: I installed fastfetch from terminal. I went to read what it says in software GUI and search doesn't find it / or list it...

 

[TuxTalk]

Question: I installed fastfetch from terminal. I went to read what it says in software GUI and search doesn't find it / or list it...

Its a shell program, just open terminal and type fastfetch
thats all.

 

[simmerskool]

Its a shell program, just open terminal and type fastfetch
thats all.

right, I had no problem with running fastfetch, but golly gee I have not taken any screenshots in fedora yet. I saw there's an app, IIRC not installed, and wondering if a screenshot app or feature is default installed.

 

[TuxTalk]

right, I had no problem with running fastfetch, but golly gee I have not taken any screenshots in fedora yet. I saw there's an app, IIRC not installed, and wondering if a screenshot app or feature is default installed.

Just press PrtSc button on your keyboard and paste the screenshot here.

 

[TuxTalk]

I now again start to have issues, VPN will not start, and other programs crash
I see Manjaro coming back

 

[simmerskool]

Just press PrtSc button on your keyboard and paste the screenshot here.

WOW yes the PrtSc button opened it and you can snip smaller windows too... excellent. fwiw, everything in 40 works here (except, as mentioned, I get some static for about 10 sec when I play music. audio seems to be on-going issue with many distros. & here music plays great after the first 10 sec so that a very minor annoyance. (&& I like Manjaro too)
I'm using Mullvad in fedora. Added mullvad repo and installed vpn app. No vpn issues here.

 

[TuxTalk]

Went back to Manjaro. Working as it used to be again

 

[simmerskool]

linux ALERT! whilst doing other things in fedora 40 I discovered the Google Chrome repo was enabled! Chrome may have its uses but I rarely run it in windows now-a-days and have not installed chrome in any linux distro, and my understanding is that fedora 40 did not install with this repo enabled by default, so then WTF! one of the "joys" of running linux is the user should have understand & have better control of what's install and running on linux. Anyone have idea of how this repo was added and enabled

 

[TuxTalk]

Can be a flatpak, i use chrome in Manjaro, its great ! i also have seen it enabled in F41

 

[lokamoka820]

linux ALERT! whilst doing other things in fedora 40 I discovered the Google Chrome repo was enabled! Chrome may have its uses but I rarely run it in windows now-a-days and have not installed chrome in any linux distro, and my understanding is that fedora 40 did not install with this repo enabled by default, so then WTF! one of the "joys" of running linux is the user should have understand & have better control of what's install and running on linux. Anyone have idea of how this repo was added and enabled

Don't worry, Google Chrome, NVIDIA, flatpak repos are added by default by fedora project, I don't know if it is enabled by default now or not, it is just to make installing Google Chrome simple nothing to worry about.

This is from ITS FOSS website:

However, only the RPM repository for NVIDIA driver, Google Chrome, and Steam are added. But there are many more applications available in RPM Fusion.

17 Things to Do After Installing Fedora 41

Installed Fedora 40 on your system? Here are some tips for you to follow to enhance your desktop experience.

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[Victor M]