> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Fedora 43 is Out with Wayland-Only Desktop, GNOME 49, and Linux 6.17 - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/fedora-43-release/ - Published: 2025-10-29T03:35:12.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-29T03:35:12.000Z - Description: RPM 6.0 security upgrades, X11 removal from Workstation, and many other changes. - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Distribution Releases, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 [Fedora](https://fedoraproject.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) has established itself as a solid distribution for developers, system administrators, content creators, and everyday desktop users. The project offers multiple variants, including Workstation, Server, IoT, and immutable editions like Silverblue. We had already covered [the new features coming to Fedora 43](https://itsfoss.com/fedora-43-features/) in detail. Now that [the release is here](https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-43/?ref=itsfoss.com), let's take a brief look at what's available. [Fedora Linux 43 is here! - Fedora MagazineI’m excited to announce my very first Fedora Linux release as the new Fedora Project Leader. Fedora Linux 43 is here! 43 releases! Wow that’s a lot. I was thinking about proposing special tetracontakaitrigon stickers to celebrate this release, but I’m not sure anyone would notice they weren’t circles. Thank you and congrats to everyone \[…\]![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/favicon-1.ico)Fedora MagazineJef Spaleta![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/Fedora_linux_43_release.jpg)](https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-43/?ref=itsfoss.com) ## ⭐ Fedora 43: What's New? ![a fedora 43 workstation desktop view that shows the new spaceship wallpaper in the background and the fastfetch output on the right inside a terminal window](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/10/fedora-43-workstation-fastfetch-output.png) Fedora 43 ships with [Linux kernel 6.17](https://itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-17/), bringing improved hardware support for modern systems. AMD Ryzen processors get smarter workload distribution through Hardware Feedback Interface (HFI) support. Intel systems benefit from better multi-core scheduling, resulting in improved multitasking, and IPU7 webcam driver support. Equally important is the Workstation edition's **bold move to remove X11 session support entirely**. All users now run GNOME on Wayland by default. Legacy X11 applications continue working through the [XWayland](https://wayland.freedesktop.org/docs/html/ch05.html?ref=itsfoss.com) compatibility layer. Other desktop environments and spins still support X11 where needed. ![fedora 43's gnome 49 impementation is being shown here with the appearance menu on left, nautilus file manager in the middle, and two terminal windows on the right that show some command outputs to show rpm version (6.0) and the session type (wayland)](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/10/fedora-43-workstation-gnome-49.png) ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/10/fedora-43-kde-plasma-6-4-5.png) **Fedora 43 Workstation on the left, KDE Plasma Edition on the right.* As for the interface, Workstation features [GNOME 49](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-49-release/) with **three new default applications**, **a redesigned search interface in Nautilus** (Files), and **media controls on the lock screen**, making for a more polished desktop experience than before. The KDE Plasma Edition ships with [Plasma 6.4.5](https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.4.5/?ref=itsfoss.com), **a bugfix release that addresses issues in KWin**. Wayland sessions get improved color management and output handling, while X11 users see fixes for visual rendering problems. Rounding out this release, we have **RPM 6.0** that arrives with significant security improvements. The package manager now identifies OpenPGP keys by their full fingerprints instead of short key IDs. It also adds support for multiple signatures per package and OpenPGP v6 keys with post-quantum cryptography. ## 📥 Download Fedora 43 You can install Fedora 43 fresh by downloading the ISO of your choice from the [official website](https://fedoraproject.org/?ref=itsfoss.com). Separate images are available for [Workstation](https://fedoraproject.org/workstation/download?ref=news.itsfoss.com), [KDE Plasma](https://fedoraproject.org/kde/download?ref=news.itsfoss.com), [Server](https://fedoraproject.org/server/?ref=itsfoss.com), [IoT](https://fedoraproject.org/iot/?ref=itsfoss.com), and the various [Spins](https://fedoraproject.org/spins?ref=news.itsfoss.com). [Fedora 43](https://fedoraproject.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) **Existing Fedora users** can upgrade through their software center. Open [Software](https://apps.gnome.org/Software/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) (Workstation) or [Discover](https://apps.kde.org/discover/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) (KDE Plasma) and look for the upgrade notification banner to begin the process. Users of other Fedora spins need to upgrade using DNF. The [official upgrade guide](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/quick-docs/upgrading-fedora-new-release/?ref=itsfoss.com#%5Fupgrading%5Fusing%5Fthe%5Fdnf%5Fsystem%5Fupgrade%5Fplugin) provides detailed instructions for the process. **Suggested Read** 📖 [Fedora 43 Release Date and New FeaturesA close look at the new features coming in Fedora 43.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-306.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/fedora-43-features-banner-1.png)](https://itsfoss.com/fedora-43-features/)