Fedora 42 Top 193 Features
Fedora 42 Top 193 Features
1. Desktop Environment & User Interface (UI):
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GNOME 45 or later with UI refinements.
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Wayland improvements for better hardware support.
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Enhanced GNOME Shell smoothness and responsiveness.
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GNOME Software updates for better app discovery and installation.
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GNOME Builder improvements for app developers.
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GNOME Control Center updated for better system configuration.
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GNOME Terminal updates for a more streamlined experience.
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Improved multi-monitor support in GNOME.
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GTK4-based applications becoming the default for GNOME apps.
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HiDPI display scaling enhancements for laptops and desktops.
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Wayland session performance improvements.
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Touchpad and touchscreen improvements for GNOME.
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Support for fractional scaling improvements.
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App shortcuts integration for faster access to common tasks in GNOME.
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KDE Plasma 5.25 or later enhancements for an optimized desktop.
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KDE Wayland session stability improvements.
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KDE Plasma improved battery life optimizations.
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KDE Discover updates for better software management.
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KDE Plasma panel customization options expanded.
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KDE Connect updated for better integration with mobile devices.
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Plasma Shell improvements for smoother transitions and animations.
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KWin improvements for better multi-monitor support.
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KDE Plasma widgets customization expanded.
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Plasma notifications improved for better control.
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Wayland support for NVIDIA cards continued refinement.
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KDE Frameworks 6.x integration for streamlined functionality.
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Xfce 4.18 (or later) performance optimizations for low-resource environments.
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LXQt 1.x updates for a more lightweight and functional desktop.
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Cinnamon 5.x updates with additional customization and performance.
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MATE desktop refinements for more stability.
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Pantheon desktop compatibility updates.
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Better application menu management in GNOME and KDE.
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Interactive notifications for better system management in both GNOME and KDE.
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Plasma Workspaces improvements for a more fluid experience.
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GDM refinements for smoother login in Wayland sessions.
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GNOME Extensions updates for better app extensions integration.
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Performance optimization for KDE on lower-end hardware.
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Linux Mint’s Cinnamon improvements possibly incorporated.
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Multiple workspace management improvements in GNOME.
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Unified app installation system for better cross-platform support (Flatpak/Snap).
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Improved theme support across desktop environments.
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Wayland stability improvements for all supported hardware.
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Better support for non-GNOME apps on GNOME Shell (GTK, Qt apps).
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GNOME File Manager (Nautilus) updates for faster file browsing.
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Wayland touch input optimizations in GNOME and KDE.
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New graphical theming options to customize UI aesthetics.
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Wayland performance improvements for hybrid graphics systems.
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Plasma Wayland session improvements for smoother experience.
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Window snapping enhancements for multi-tasking users.
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GTK3 to GTK4 transition with backward compatibility.
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Live kernel updates for a more seamless user experience.
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Adjustable session behavior for GNOME users.
2. System and Kernel Enhancements:
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Linux Kernel 6.x or newer for improved hardware support.
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AMD Ryzen 7000 and Intel Alder Lake CPU optimizations.
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Improved support for hybrid graphics (integrated + discrete GPUs).
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Wayland updates to support NVIDIA optimally.
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USB 4.0 improvements for faster data transfer and peripheral support.
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Power management optimizations for longer battery life.
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Intel 12th Gen (Alder Lake) chip support.
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Improved suspend/resume behavior for hybrid systems.
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Performance improvements for NVMe drives and SSD.
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Thunderbolt 4 support for faster data and device transfer.
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Btrfs improvements for more efficient storage handling.
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Kernel lockdown mode for better security.
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ZFS support as an optional package for advanced users.
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F2FS improvements for better flash storage performance.
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XFS file system enhancements.
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Secure Boot enhancements for better security during boot.
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Live Kernel Patching support for real-time kernel updates without reboot.
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Support for ARM devices (e.g., newer Raspberry Pi models).
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Intel vPro support updates for business hardware.
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More efficient memory management and garbage collection.
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Optimized systemd service handling for faster boot times.
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KASLR (Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization) improvements.
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Better support for new ARM architectures, including M1 Macs.
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Linux firmware updates through fwupd for automatic updates.
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Improved thermal management for better performance under load.
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Better UEFI compatibility for secure boot.
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CPU frequency scaling improvements.
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Kernel debugging tools updates.
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Better error handling in kernel and drivers.
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Extended UEFI Secure Boot support for Linux systems.
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Low-latency kernel optimizations for real-time applications.
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Workload-specific kernel tuning for gaming, virtualization, or desktop use.
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Full disk encryption enhancements using LUKS.
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Fusing support for better hybrid CPU management.
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Hardware monitoring support for more devices.
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NVIDIA driver updates for better support on Fedora.
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Systemd-boot integration for better boot handling.
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VM optimization for KVM and QEMU virtual machines.
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Optimized I/O management for large-scale data operations.
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Improved NUMA support for scalable systems.
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Improved kernel crash reporting for better diagnostics.
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Docker and Podman compatibility for containerized applications.
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KVM support improvements for better VM resource allocation.
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Virtualization performance optimization using hardware acceleration.
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Bash optimizations for faster command execution.
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Advanced configuration for systemd for better resource management.
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Increased support for new storage devices (e.g., U.2 NVMe).
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Self-healing file systems using Btrfs or ZFS.
3. Software & Package Management:
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DNF 5.x enhancements for faster package handling.
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Flatpak 2.0 improvements for seamless app management.
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Snap integration support for better third-party app management.
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AppImage integration for additional software distribution.
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Faster software installation and updates via DNF.
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RPM 5.x improvements for better package handling.
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Copr repository support for testing and experimental packages.
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AppStream metadata improvements for better package discovery.
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Simplified application installation process with GNOME Software.
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Improved dependency resolution for package managers.
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Automatic background updates for system packages.
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Rollback support via system snapshots for safer updates.
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Improved packaging format support (Flatpak, Snap, AppImage).
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Multi-architecture support in Fedora repositories.
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Package management optimizations for faster system updates.
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Modular software repositories for flexible installation.
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Easy uninstallation of packages with dependencies handled.
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RPM Fusion repositories support.
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Improved metadata handling for Flatpak applications.
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Security patches in Fedora available with granular selection.
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Better containerized applications using Podman and Docker.
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Fedora Builder integration for more simplified software building.
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Custom package builds made easier with updated tools.
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Fedora Continuous Integration (CI) updates for improved testing.
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Portable package format support for multi-platform applications.
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Snapcraft support integrated directly into GNOME Software.
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Automatic cleanup of unused packages to free up disk space.
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Scripting support for easier automation of package management.
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AppStream packages easier to update with modern tools.
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Compatibility with Red Hat software stack.
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DNF COPR usage improved for easier access to experimental packages.
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Flatpak runtime updates with seamless app installation.
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Faster metadata synchronization in DNF for faster updates.
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Better handling of large software repositories in remote setups.
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Integrated testing via Copr for custom package deployments.
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Support for mixed formats (RPM, Snap, AppImage) on the same system.
4. Cloud, Containers, and Virtualization:
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Docker 20.x improvements for containerized app management.
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Podman 4.x features for better container orchestration.
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Improved Kubernetes support and integration in Fedora.
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Better cloud instance management with cloud-init updates.
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QEMU/KVM optimizations for better VM performance.
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OpenShift compatibility and updates for cloud container orchestration.
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Better integration with AWS, Azure, GCP cloud environments.
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Cloud-native app development tools and enhancements.
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Fission serverless computing support for cloud workloads.
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Kubernetes cluster support for Fedora cloud-based solutions.
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Improved pod scaling with Podman for container orchestration.
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Serverless Kubernetes frameworks integrated into Fedora.
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CNI (Container Network Interface) plugin integration for better networking.
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Improved OpenStack integration for private cloud environments.
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VM snapshot management tools for better VM backup and restore.
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Virtual networking improvements in QEMU/KVM.
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OpenStack and Kubernetes automation tools integration.
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Docker Compose support for easier multi-container setups.
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Automated testing for cloud-based apps.
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Cluster autoscaling for virtual environments on Fedora.
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Cloud-init improvements for simpler cloud VM configuration.
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App container registry management improvements for Fedora.
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CNI plugin updates for container network handling.
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Microservice orchestration tools in cloud-native setups.
5. Security Enhancements:
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WireGuard VPN integration for secure networking.
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AppArmor profiles updates for improved application security.
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SELinux improvements for more granular security control.
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FIDO2 authentication support for better user authentication.
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Cryptographic standards enforcement for SSL/TLS.
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Improved firewall security with firewalld updates.
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Security patches with minimal downtime during system updates.
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Kernel lockdown mode improvements for better kernel security.
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Full disk encryption (LUKS) improvements for better security.
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Security auditing tools integrated into the system for compliance.
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OpenSSL 3.x for updated cryptographic libraries.
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TPM 2.0 support for hardware-based encryption.
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Secure boot enhancements for more robust protection.
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Two-factor authentication support for Fedora systems.
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App sandboxing improvements for enhanced security.
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Security profiles for containerized applications.
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Encrypted swap support for better privacy.
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Kernel security patches for timely bug fixes and vulnerabilities.
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Better error handling for secure operation in case of attacks.
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Security event logging for better incident response.
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Advanced firewall rules and zone configurations.
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OpenSSH improvements for more secure remote access.
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IPsec support for secure network communication.
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Rootless containers for better isolation in Fedora.
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Security-focused SELinux policies for new applications.
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Better integration with security scanners for vulnerability management.
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Enhanced user privileges and access control measures for secure operations.
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Application whitelisting integrated with Fedora’s security model.
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Improved software verification through digital signatures.
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Proactive threat mitigation with better scanning tools.
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Fingerprint authentication integrated into Fedora.
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Automated security updates for critical system patches.
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Automated patch management to streamline security fixes.
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