The Fedora Project Impresses with Release of Fedora Linux 40 Beta
The highly versatile Fedora Linux 40 Beta has just been released, offering a variety of options for different user preferences and needs.
Different Editions for Different Needs
Whether you’re in need of a powerful workstation, a reliable server, a nimble IoT platform, a streamlined cloud experience, or the cutting-edge Fedora CoreOS, this Beta release has got you covered. It even offers a range of desktop environments, such as KDE Plasma, Xfce, and Cinnamon, for those who prefer a customized user experience.
Introducing PyTorch for Machine Learning
The latest release of Fedora Linux 40 Beta includes the popular open-source machine learning framework, PyTorch. While currently only supporting CPUs, this is a significant step towards future updates that will include support for GPUs and NPUs, making Fedora an even more attractive platform for machine learning enthusiasts and researchers.
Ostree Containers and “Atomic Desktop” Revival
Fedora IoT is also making progress, introducing “bootable containers,” an innovative feature that showcases the next generation of ostree technology for operating system composition. Moreover, the Fedora Project has revived the “Atomic Desktop” brand for its collection of desktop spins based on ostree, streamlining the naming scheme while keeping familiar names like Silverblue and Kinoite.
Wayland for KDE Fans and More System-wide Changes
KDE fans will be happy to know that Fedora KDE Desktop now ships with the Wayland-only Plasma 6, all thanks to the collaboration between the Fedora KDE Special Interest Group and the upstream KDE project. The Beta release also includes significant system-wide changes, such as updates to the golang package, NetworkManager, and all LLVM sub-projects, as well as an updated firefox.desktop file.
Experience the Future of Fedora Linux with Fedora Linux 40 Beta
The Beta version of Fedora Linux 40 offers a great preview of what’s to come in the next full release. If you want to get a taste of the upcoming features and improvements, you can download the Beta version here. However, please keep in mind that as a Beta release, it may contain bugs and is not recommended for use in production environments.
