The Fedora Project has announced the release of Fedora Linux 43 Beta, offering users and developers an opportunity to test the distribution prior to its final release, which is expected in late October or early November. This beta version includes improvements across installation processes, system tools, and programming languages while continuing Fedora’s practice of removing outdated components. The beta is available in multiple editions, including Workstation, KDE Plasma, Server, IoT, and Cloud, with additional spins and labs. However, some builds do not include Mate and i3 desktop environments.
Existing systems can be upgraded via DNF system-upgrade, while Fedora CoreOS will follow in the next week through its ‘next’ stream. The beta also introduces an enhanced Anaconda WebUI, the move to Python 3.14, and support for Wayland-only GNOME, among other changes. A full list of improvements and system enhancements can be found in the official documentation. This release underscores Fedora’s ongoing commitment to innovation and user experience, as it continues to provide a modern, efficient, and secure computing environment for its users.