Fedora Asahi Remix 43 is now available

We are pleased to announce the general availability of Fedora Asahi Remix 43. This release brings Fedora Linux 43 to Apple Silicon Macs.

Fedora Asahi Remix is developed in close collaboration with the Fedora Asahi SIG and the Asahi Linux project. This version includes all the exciting improvements that have been made Fedora Linux 43. Package management in particular is significantly upgraded with RPM 6.0 and the new DNF5 backend for PackageKit for Plasma Discover and GNOME Software before Fedora Linux 44. It also continues to offer extended device support. This includes newly added support for the Mac Pro, microphones in M2 Pro/Max MacBooks, and 120Hz refresh rate for the built-in displays for MacBook Pro 14/16 models.

Fedora offers Asahi Remix KDE Plasma 6.6 as our flagship desktop experience. It contains all the new and exciting features that have been brought through Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop 43. It also includes a custom Calamares-based initial setup wizard. A GNOME variant is also available, with GNOME 49with both desktop variants matching what Fedora Linux offers. Fedora Asahi Remix also offers a Fedora Server variant for server workloads and other types of headless deployments. Finally, we provide a minimal image for users who want to build their own experience from the ground up.

You can install Fedora Asahi Remix today by following us installation guide. Existing systems running Fedora Asahi Remix 41 or 42 should be updated to regular Fedora upgrade process. Upgrades via GNOME’s software applications are unfortunately not supported. Either KDE’s Plasma Discover or DNFs System upgrade command must be used.

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