LINUX Unplugged

611: Distro Double Trouble

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Apr 20, 2025
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INSIGHT

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.
INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
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