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Fedora 42's New Installer Design
- Fedora 42 introduces a new Anaconda Web UI installer with a wizard-style approach, replacing the hub-and-spoke style from before.
- The installer feels faster and more streamlined, with improved time zone selection and progress feedback.
Fedora Reinstall Feature with ButterFS
- Fedora 42 offers a "reinstall Fedora" option leveraging ButterFS to separate system and user data subvolumes.
- This allows reinstalling the system without deleting user config files, enabling a system 'refresh' like a Chromebook.
Brent's GNOME Rediscovery
- Brent tried Fedora 42 GNOME Workstation and found it smooth, beautiful, and became unexpectedly fond of GNOME again.
- This experience caused him to reconsider his desktop preferences and maybe try GNOME long term.