Fedora Linux 45 Candidate Beta-1.2 has been released for testing, featuring significant updates including GCC 16.2, Glibc 2.44, Python 3.15, and GNOME 51, along with enhanced installer capabilities such as Stratis support and a new web-based installer. The testing phase has identified some issues, including an ISO size check failure and several open bugs affecting boot images and ARM installations. Additional updates include changes to the installer and defaults for various packages, improving security and functionality across the system. The Fedora Project aims for a full release of Fedora 45 Beta by late September or early October, while also addressing concerns about declining contributor numbers amidst increasing adoption
Fedora Linux 45 Candidate Beta-1.2 Released: GNOME 51, GCC 16.2, and New Installer Features
Fedora Linux 45 Candidate Beta-1.2 is available for testing as compose Fedora-45-20260903.2, following the beta freeze that began on August 25. The release delivers massive system-wide updates including GCC 16.2, Glibc 2.44, Python 3.15, and GNOME 51, alongside installer upgrades that add Stratis support and a web-based installer for atomic desktops. Testing has revealed an ISO size check failure where several boot images exceed limits, and the blocker tracker currently lists six open bugs such as a kmscon regression on ARM minimal installs.
