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| Fedora 34 Workstation with its default desktop environment (GNOME version 40) and background image | |
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| Update method | 6 months per stable release Rolling release per Fedora Rawhide |
| Package manager | RPM (package system) DNF Flatpak OSTree GNOME Software, dnfdragora and KDE Discover (graphical front-ends) |
How often should you update Fedora?
1-4 times a month.
Is it safe to upgrade Fedora?
This can be a better choice than a package manager upgrade for some End Of Life (EOL) upgrades. If you are attempting to upgrade from Fedora 16 or older, it is highly recommended to upgrade to Fedora 16 and perform an installer upgrade from Fedora 16 to Fedora 17 before upgrading any further.