Fedora Desktop Features

Discover the powerful capabilities that make Fedora Desktop stand out

Key Features of Fedora Desktop Fedora Icon

Explore the innovative features that make Fedora Desktop a leading choice for developers, creators, and everyday users.

🖥️

GNOME Desktop Environment

Enjoy a modern, intuitive interface with GNOME, offering a clean and distraction-free workspace that enhances productivity.

🔒

Enhanced Security

Benefit from SELinux, firewalld, and regular security updates to keep your system protected against threats.

🔄

Regular Release Cycle

Stay up-to-date with the latest software and technologies through Fedora's six-month release cycle.

📦

DNF Package Manager

Easily manage software with DNF, offering fast and efficient package management with smart dependency resolution.

🐳

Containerization Support

Leverage built-in support for container technologies like Podman and Buildah for efficient application deployment and development.

🔧

Developer-Friendly

Access a wide range of development tools and the latest programming languages out of the box.

Advanced Features for Power Users

Wayland Display Server: Enjoy improved graphics performance and security with Wayland as the default display server.
BTRFS File System: Benefit from advanced file system features like snapshots and compression.
Flatpak Support: Install and run sandboxed applications for enhanced security and compatibility.
Fedora Toolbox: Create isolated development environments easily with Fedora Toolbox.
GNOME Extensions: Customize your desktop experience with a wide range of GNOME extensions.

Fedora's Commitment to Open Source

Fedora Desktop is built on a foundation of open-source software, ensuring transparency, community-driven development, and the freedom to use, modify, and distribute the software as you see fit. This commitment to open source extends to:

Using only free and open-source software in the default installation
Contributing upstream to improve the broader open-source ecosystem
Fostering innovation through collaboration with the open-source community
Providing a platform for testing and refining new technologies before they reach other distributions