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# Fedora 38 Arrives With Unrestricted Flathub Access
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/fedora-38-release/
- Published: 2023-04-18T14:35:17.000Z
- Updated: 2023-04-18T14:35:17.000Z
- Description: Fedora 38 has arrived! Go explore GNOME 44 and better security with this release.
- Author: Sourav Rudra
- Tags: Distribution Releases, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15

Finally, Fedora 38 is here, equipped with many new additions.

Fedora is also one of the **most popular alternatives to Ubuntu** or any other Debian-based distro if you are new to Linux.

This release is a good one and has quite a few interesting upgrades. 

While we have covered them in our [list of Fedora 38 features](https://itsfoss.com/fedora-38/), here is a recap of the changes.

## 🆕 Fedora 38 Release: What's New?

![Fedora 38 homescreen](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/fedora-38-home.jpg)

The key highlights include the following:

- **New Website design**
- **Major Desktop Environment Upgrades**
- **Unrestricted Flatpak Access**
- **Linux Kernel 6.2**

💡

Fedora 38 should be supported until **May 18, 2024**. Typically, every Fedora version is maintained for approximately **13 months**. The exact date can vary.

### New Website Design 

Along with the new upgrade release, Fedora has overhauled the design (and the backend) of its website. So, I thought I should mention this first before you think about it when downloading Fedora 38 👀

![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/fedora-new-website.jpg)

Fedora's new webpage

The older website was quite simple. The new makeover looks good! You can learn more about it in its [official announcement](https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/fedora-websites-3-0-release/?ref=itsfoss.com).

### Major Desktop Environment Upgrades

Fedora 38 features comprehensive desktop environment upgrades spanning its default offering (GNOME) and the official spins.

[GNOME 44](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-44-release/) debuts with this release, including **numerous improvements** like a makeover for the settings menu, an improved quick settings menu, a new lock screen/login window, and more.

![gnome 44 on fedora 38](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/gnome-44-f38.jpg)

You can learn more about GNOME 44 here:

[GNOME 44 is Here With New Tricks Up its SleeveGNOME 44 is finally here with revamped settings, updated quick settings, accessibility improvements, and more.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/gnome-44-release.jpg)](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-44-release/)

Thanks to these improvements, the user experience on Fedora 38 should now be much better.

And, for those who like the **[official Fedora spins](https://spins.fedoraproject.org/en/?ref=itsfoss.com)**, there is something for you too!

[KDE Plasma 5.27](https://itsfoss.com/kde-plasma-5-27-release/), [MATE 1.26](https://mate-desktop.org/blog/2021-08-08-mate-1-26-released/?ref=itsfoss.com), [LXQt 1.2.0](https://lxqt-project.org/release/2022/11/05/release-1.2-0/?ref=itsfoss.com), and the **latest additions of [Budgie](https://itsfoss.com/budgie-10-7-release/) and Sway** with this release.

**Related Read** 📖

[Official Fedora Budgie & Sway Spins to Arrive With Fedora 38 ReleaseTwo new Fedora spins to make a debut with Fedora 38 release.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/01/fedora-budgie-sway-spins-arrive.png)](https://itsfoss.com/fedora-budgie-sway-official/)

### Unrestricted Flathub Access

![flathub full access fedora 38](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/flathub-full-access.jpg)

You must be wondering; **Fedora did have Flathub access; what more was there to access?**

You see, Fedora used to offer a **filtered list** of Flathub's content since Fedora 35\. But now that **filter has been removed**, giving you full access to Flathub's content, including proprietary apps as shown in the screenshot above.

It is quite an exciting decision that took some time to materialize. 

### Linux Kernel 6.2

Linux Kernel 6.2 finally debuted on Fedora with full **Intel Arc graphics** support, a major **nouveau driver** update, better support for **Sony PlayStation controllers,** and more.

[It’s Here! New Linux Kernel 6.2 Arrives With Full Intel Arc Graphics SupportLinux Kernel 6.2 release is here!![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/linux-kernel-6-2-release--1-.png)](https://itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-2-release/)

### 🛠️ Other Changes and Improvements

Other than the changes I mentioned above, here are some worth noting:

- Initial [Unified Kernel](https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Changes/Unified%5FKernel%5FSupport%5FPhase%5F1?ref=news.itsfoss.com) support for making the distro more robust and secure.
- The rpm package manager now uses a **Sequoia-based OpenPGP parser** instead of its own implementation.
- Updated programming libraries that include: **Ruby 3.2**, **gcc 13**, **LLVM 16**, **Golang 1.20**, **PHP 8.2**, and more.
- A shorter shutdown timer.
- A modernized live media system.

I suggest you go through the [official changelog](https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Releases/38/ChangeSet?ref=itsfoss.com) for a more detailed outlook.

**Suggested Read** 📖

[17 Things to Do After Installing Fedora 38Installed Fedora 38 on your system? Here are some tips for you to follow to enhance your desktop experience.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/things-to-do-after-installing-fedora-38.png)](https://itsfoss.com/things-to-do-after-installing-fedora/)

### 📥 Download Fedora 38

As expected, this release of Fedora has been **worth the wait**. The desktop environment upgrades and the various other changes make this quite a neat release.

You can either head over to the [official site](https://getfedora.org/workstation/download/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) to get the ISO of your choice or click on the button below.

[Get Fedora 38](https://getfedora.org/workstation/download/?ref=news.itsfoss.com)

Already an existing user? You can follow our upgrade guide to get started:

[How to Upgrade From Fedora 37 to Fedora 38This tutorial shows you how to upgrade the Fedora version to a new major release.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2018/05/upgrade-fedora.png)](https://itsfoss.com/upgrade-fedora-version/)