Fedora Workstation 42 review - Strangely good and bad

Discussion in 'all things UNIX' started by Mrkvonic, May 23, 2025.

  1. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

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    Here we go. I've written a rather long, thorough review of Fedora Workstation 42 Gnome edition, tested in a dual-boot configuration on a laptop with Ryzen 5 processor, AMD graphics, and NVMe storage, covering live session, installation and post-install usage, including look and feel, font clarity, better but still bad dark theme, ergnomic and speed considerations of Gnome and Gnome Classic desktops, necessary customization with Gnome Tweaks, extensions and icons, new installer wizard and associated problems, failed first installation attempt, anti-user choice of Wayland-only session and practical showstoppers, average performance and responsiveness, slow boot times, everyday use, software and updates, third-party repository and sources management, music playback, Samba share connectivity, hardware support and issues - screen dimming on boot and broken battery indicator, battery life, ergonomic choices and limitations, numerous visual glitches and bugs, some other observations, and more. Enjoy.

    https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/fedora-42-gnome.html


    Cheers,
    Mrk
     
  2. Joxx

    Joxx Registered Member

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    thanks.
    Yes, I prefer Debian based Distros, Mint or MX.
     
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