Description

Fedora 43 Workstation, released in October 2025, targets developers, power users, and anyone seeking a cutting‑edge Linux desktop. It ships as a 64‑bit ISO and supports both x86_64 and ARM64 platforms, delivering the latest open‑source technologies while maintaining Fedora’s reputation for stability and rapid innovation. See also Fedora 42 Workstation and Fedora 43 Server for alternative editions.

Fedora 43 introduces the GNOME 45 desktop as the default environment, bringing a refreshed Activities overview, enhanced multitasking, and native Wayland support for all sessions. Under the hood, it runs the Linux 6.8 kernel, delivering better hardware compatibility, improved Btrfs performance, and expanded support for AMD and Intel GPUs. The Anaconda installer has been streamlined with a modern UI and automated partitioning options, making first‑time installations faster. Fedora’s toolbox utility now supports containerized development workflows out of the box, while DNF gains a new dependency solver that reduces transaction times. Security receives a boost through updated SELinux policies and OpenSSL 3.2, ensuring a hardened system from day one.

Fedora 43 Workstation will receive updates until May 2026, with no LTS designation, after which users are encouraged to upgrade to the next Fedora release.

For detailed changelogs and official documentation, see the Fedora 43 release notes.