Today the Fedora Project is pleased to announce the general release of Fedora 24. You can download the general release from our Get Fedora site:
- https://getfedora.org/workstation/
- https://getfedora.org/server/
- https://getfedora.org/cloud/
- https://spins.fedoraproject.org/
- https://labs.fedoraproject.org/
- https://arm.fedoraproject.org/
Another Step in the Fedora Journey
The Fedora Project has embarked on a great journey... redefining what an operating system should be for users and developers. Such innovation does not come overnight, and Fedora 24 is one big step on the road to the next generation of Linux distributions! But that does not mean that Fedora 24 is some "interim" release; there's great new features for Fedora users to deploy in their production environments right now!
Workstation
The Fedora 24 Workstation release also features GNOME 3.20, with many usability improvements such as easier input device and printer settings, a better search interface, shortcut windows for keyboard commands, and more convenient music controls. Flatpak (formerly xdg-app) is another building-block feature, with Software able to track installed Flatpaks and adding more features in the future as the technology develops. The Software app has also grown features to provide a full system upgrade directly from the desktop from one Fedora release to the next, and the ability to provide labeling as well as reviews of available software. Although this release will not default to Wayland, the next generation graphic stack, it is available as an option, and potentially will be the default stack in Fedora 25.
Server
Fedora 24 server edition is more streamlined and is introducing more modularity that will become a major factor in future Fedora releases, even as unnecessary packages were removed and the installer has a smaller footprint. A big release feature is FreeIPA 4.3, an integrated security information management solution. The installation of replicas is streamlined by adding a replica promotion method for new installs. A new topology plugin has also been added to this version of FreeIPA that automatically manages new replication segment creation. An effective replica topology visualization tool is now available in the webUI.
Cloud
Fedora is on its way to being the best platform for containerized applications, from base Fedora container images to a full-featured platform as a service to run and manage them. As we continue on this part of the journey, we are packaging OpenShift Origin so it is easy to deploy. OpenShift Origin is a distribution of Kubernetes, a container cluster manager from Google. It is optimized for enterprise application development and deployment. Origin makes it easy for developers to get started building applications in containers and for operators to manage them. Developers will also see a layered image build service. There are no new images, but developers will have the tools to start creating their own.
Spins and Labs
Fedora Spins is an alternative Fedora version that offers alternative desktop environments to the standard Fedora Workstation. Fedora Workstation is built on the GNOME desktop, chosen because it provides an easy-to-use operating system for software developers, while also being well-suited for standard desktop use. Our Spins make it easy for people to try out alternative desktop environments. Everyone has different needs and Spins are a great way for us to meet them. The Fedora 24 spins release showcases KDE Plasma, Xfce, LXDE, Mate-Compiz, Cinnamon, and Sugar on a Stick (Soas) all on the same Fedora Base. Fedora Labs offers collections of software for specific purposes: Games, Design, Robotics, and so on. They are pre-selected sets of software ideal for events or audiences with specialized interests that need corresponding software. Fedora 24 comes with a new lab focused on Astronomy and contains a set of tools for astronomers and astrophysicists.
ARM
ARM images are available, as usual, for several use cases. Fedora 24 ships desktop images, such as Spins and Workstation, but also provides a Server image. A minimal Fedora image completes the wide set of install options for your ARM board.
Atomic Host
Fedora Atomic Host releases on a two-week schedule, and each release is built on the latest overall Fedora OS. This schedule means the Atomic Host will now be currently built on Fedora 24. You can try one of the newer features with recent Fedora Atomic Host builds today. Since Fedora 23 was released, Atomic Host has added a developer mode that gives a better developer experience overall. When running in developer mode, the host will download and start Cockpit and a tmux session to make it easier to work at the console and obtain necessary information such as the root password or IP address.
Make Fedora Even Better
If you want to take an active hand in making Fedora even better, there are many ways you can contribute. There are many roles that you can participate. Visit https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Join for more information!
While this is a general release, there is always a chance you may encounter bugs or missing features. To report issues encountered during testing, contact the Fedora QA team via the mailing list or in #fedora-qa on Freenode. As testing progresses, common issues are tracked on the Common F24 Bugs page.
For tips on reporting a bug effectively, read "how to file a bug report."
Flock 2016: Krakow, Poland
If you want to be a part of the journey that Fedora is taking, either as a current or interested Fedora contributor, one way to engage with our community is through Fedora premier events. The annual North American/European conference for Fedora contributors is Flock, which takes place August 2-5, 2016 in Krakow, Poland. Registration is now open at https://register.flocktofedora.org. For more information about our Latin American and Asia-Pacific Conferences, stay tuned for announcements on the Fedora Community Blog:
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