Fedora Linux 45 Beta is set to be released on September 15, featuring significant toolchain updates including GCC 16.2, Python 3.15, and OpenSSL 4.0, alongside enhanced security measures like restricted ptrace and mandatory RPM signature verification. The release will replace the legacy GTK installer with a modern web-based interface for Atomic desktops, although some advanced storage testing remains incomplete. The project will enter its final freeze on October 6, allowing the QA team a few weeks to address any remaining issues before the final launch scheduled for November 2026. Test results indicate that basic functionalities are operating smoothly, but there are still concerns regarding advanced storage and some unresolved bugs that need attention before the final release
Fedora Linux 45 Beta Ships September 15 with Major Toolchain and Security Upgrades
Fedora Linux 45 Beta will ship on Tuesday, September 15, after RC 1.3 cleared a Go/No-Go vote with zero proposed blockers. The release packs a significant toolchain update featuring GCC 16.2, Python 3.15, and OpenSSL 4.0, plus stricter security defaults like restricted ptrace and mandatory RPM signature verification. Atomic desktops finally ditch the legacy GTK installer in favor of a modern web-based interface, though the team noted lingering gaps in advanced storage testing. The project enters its final freeze on October 6, giving QA a few weeks to iron out remaining issues ahead of the November 2026 final launch.
