{
  "id": 7820929,
  "title": "Fedora 45 beta drags the Linux console into the 21st century",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/fedora-45-beta-drags-the-linux-console-into-the-21st-century-7820929",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-16T15:27:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register Science",
    "slug": "the-register-science",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/software/2026/09/16/fedora-45-beta-drags-the-linux-console-into-the-21st-century/5296873"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fedora Linux 45 beta has recently been released, marking a significant update to the Linux console. This version includes the latest Linux kernel 7.2, GNOME 51, and various enhancements beneath the desktop environment. The most notable change is the replacement of the traditional in-kernel console with a software-controlled alternative called kmscon. Developed over a decade ago, kmscon is now managed by Peifeng Yu, who resumed work after the original team took a break. This userspace terminal emulator utilizes the kernel's DRM and KMS facilities to configure the display, offering improved internationalization support, multiseat support, and better Unicode handling. While some of these benefits may seem theoretical, they could prove valuable for users working with diverse scripts and languages, or those requiring multiple users to share a single PC with distinct keyboards and displays. The Fedora community also introduced new features, such as GNOME 51's improvements in keyboard navigation and the Orca screen reader, automatic screen rotation on devices with orientation sensors, and refinements to various applications like the Settings app, Files, Calculator, and login screen. Additionally, Fedora's security tooling has been updated, and all programming languages and runtimes have been upgraded. Fedora Asahi Remix 45, a beta release catering to headless systems, now includes preliminary support for Apple's M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, although 3D GPU acceleration is not yet available. Despite the update, the Fedora Workstation beta maintains a familiar appearance when running under VMware, with a welcomed ability to resize console text using Ctrl and + or -.",
  "summary": "Kmscon brings smooth scaling, richer colors, and better Unicode support beneath GNOME 51",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Register Software",
        "title": "Fedora 45 beta drags the Linux console into the 21st century",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/fedora-45-beta-drags-the-linux-console-into-the-21st-century",
        "published": "2026-09-16T15:27:46.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "LWN",
        "title": "Fedora 45 beta drags the Linux console into the 21st century (Register)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/fedora-45-beta-drags-the-linux-console-into-the-21st-century-register",
        "published": "2026-09-16T16:24:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}