We are excited to announce that we’ve added Fedora 39 and Fedora 40 as new templates to our SkySilk VPS hosting platform. With these cutting-edge releases from the Fedora Project, you can now enjoy enhanced performance, security, and developer tools right out of the box. Whether you are a developer, system administrator, or someone looking for a reliable operating system for your VPS, Fedora 39 and 40 offer an array of powerful features to support your needs.
What is Fedora?
Fedora is a community-driven Linux distribution that serves as a proving ground for new technologies that later make their way into other Red Hat products, like Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). As one of the most forward-thinking and innovative Linux distributions, Fedora focuses on integrating the latest open-source software with a strong commitment to free and open-source principles.
Fedora operates on a rapid release cycle, with a new version being released approximately every six months. This provides users with access to the latest software and features without having to wait years for an upgrade. Fedora is widely respected for its contributions to upstream development, meaning the improvements and innovations made in Fedora benefit the entire Linux ecosystem.
Why Choose Fedora?
Fedora is a great choice for your VPS because it provides up-to-date software with every release, ensuring you have access to the latest features and technologies. Despite being on the cutting edge, Fedora remains stable and reliable, making it suitable for production environments. Security is a top priority, with built-in tools like SELinux that help protect your system from potential threats.
Fedora is also highly modular and flexible, allowing you to select specific versions of software packages to suit your development needs. It’s particularly developer-friendly, offering a wide range of tools like GCC, Python, and many others. In addition, Fedora integrates well with containerization technologies such as Podman and Kubernetes, making it a strong choice for container-based environments.
What’s New in Fedora 39?
Fedora 39 continues to build on Fedora’s reputation for delivering the latest open-source innovations. Key highlights include:
- 1. GNOME 45 Desktop Environment
Experience a more refined GNOME 45, bringing smoother performance, an enhanced Settings app, and refined multitasking workflows.
- 2. Linux Kernel 6.x
Fedora 39 is powered by the Linux Kernel 6.x series, delivering improved hardware support, security features, and performance improvements, particularly for modern processors and hardware.
- 3. Updated Development Tools
The latest versions of GCC, Python, Ruby, and Node.js make Fedora 39 an excellent choice for developers looking for a versatile development environment.
- 4. Improved Security Features
Fedora 39 continues its tradition of strong security with enhanced SELinux enforcement, improved system encryption options, and tighter default settings for containerized applications.
What to Expect from Fedora 40?
Fedora 40 has been released with a list of new features and enhancements that are already making it a step ahead for users. With blazing speed, enhanced security, and a sleek, intuitive user interface, Fedora 40 is designed to deliver a seamless experience for casual users and professionals alike. Whether you’re working, shopping, socializing, or playing, Fedora 40 provides a distraction-free, efficient environment.
- Linux Kernel 6.2 or Higher
Fedora 40 comes with the latest Linux kernel, ensuring enhanced hardware support and improved performance across a wide range of devices.
- Refinements to GNOME Desktop
The GNOME desktop environment has been further enhanced in Fedora 40, offering a more polished user interface and optimizations for better performance.
- Wayland Improvements
Fedora continues to advance Wayland support, making Fedora 40 an excellent choice for users who need stability and performance in gaming or graphics-intensive applications.
- Latest Toolchains and Libraries
Fedora 40 brings cutting-edge development tools, libraries, and runtimes, providing developers with everything they need to build, test, and deploy software faster and more efficiently.
Why Choose Fedora for Your VPS?
Both Fedora 39 and Fedora 40 are ideal choices for those seeking stability, security, and access to the latest Linux features. Fedora is known for its commitment to upstream development, which means that by using Fedora, you are always on the cutting edge of Linux innovations. This makes it a great environment for developers, containerized applications, and users who want to ensure their VPS stays up-to-date with the latest security patches and features.
How to Get Started
SkySilk Cloud offers a variety of up-to-date templates for quick deployment, making it easy to launch a new server in seconds. Whether you need a basic Linux environment or a pre-configured setup with popular software and tools, these templates save you time by eliminating the need for manual installations.
You can easily deploy your VPS with Fedora 39 or Fedora 40 by selecting the template from our VPS configuration panel. Whether you are setting up a web server, development environment, or something more custom, Fedora’s lightweight and modular nature make it a flexible and reliable choice for your VPS needs.