Fedora is a free and open-source Linux distribution sponsored by Red Hat. It is designed for desktop, server, and cloud use.
Fedora uses the Linux kernel and typically features the GNOME desktop environment in its main edition, Fedora Workstation. It also offers other editions and spins with different desktop environments, such as KDE Plasma, XFCE, and others.
The distribution uses the DNF package manager and RPM packages to install and manage software. Fedora follows a time-based release cycle, with new versions released approximately every six months. Each release is supported for about 13 months.
Fedora focuses on integrating recent software versions and new technologies. It is distributed under various free and open-source licenses, including the GNU General Public License (GPL).
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