Fedora Desktops

There are multiple desktops available for use with Fedora. Each has a slightly different look and feel and offers varying levels of customization. Desktops affect how windows, icons, menus, and various basic desktop interfaces look and feel. You may want to try a few different ones and figure out which one is best for you!

Fedora 16 Desktop Edition

Fedora Default
32-bit PC Edition
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The GNOME-based default Fedora Desktop.

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605MB CD ISO

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604MB CD ISO

Fedora 16 KDE Spin

32-bit PC Edition
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KDE-based Fedora desktop.

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697MB CD ISO

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696MB CD ISO

Fedora 16 LXDE Spin

32-bit PC Edition
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LXDE-based Fedora desktop.

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542MB CD ISO

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541MB CD ISO

Fedora 16 Xfce Spin

32-bit PC Edition
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Xfce-based Fedora desktop.

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627MB CD ISO

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625MB CD ISO

Export Regulations

By clicking on and downloading Fedora, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions:

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By downloading Fedora software, you acknowledge that you understand all of the following: Fedora software and technical information may be subject to the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (the “EAR”) and other U.S. and foreign laws and may not be exported, re-exported or transferred (a) to any country listed in Country Group E:1 in Supplement No. 1 to part 740 of the EAR (currently, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan & Syria); (b) to any prohibited destination or to any end user who has been prohibited from participating in U.S. export transactions by any federal agency of the U.S. government; or (c) for use in connection with the design, development or production of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons, or rocket systems, space launch vehicles, or sounding rockets, or unmanned air vehicle systems. You may not download Fedora software or technical information if you are located in one of these countries or otherwise subject to these restrictions. You may not provide Fedora software or technical information to individuals or entities located in one of these countries or otherwise subject to these restrictions. You are also responsible for compliance with foreign law requirements applicable to the import, export and use of Fedora software and technical information.

Fedora Downloads by Format

32-bit PC Edition

Fedora 16 Live Media / Spins

Fedora Live Media images may be used via bootable CD, DVD, or USB drives, and also may be used to install Fedora to hard disk. They are a great way to give Fedora a try, low-risk.

A directory of alternate Fedora images called Spins may be found at:

http://spins.fedoraproject.org/

Go to Spins Directory

32-bit PC Edition

Fedora 16 DVD

The DVD edition of Fedora is not Live Media, but it is bootable. When you boot from this media, you will be running the installation program. The DVD requires less memory (RAM) on your computer and contains more software. This media may be useful if the machine on which you install Fedora is not connected to the Internet.


Intel & AMD / PC compatible
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3.5GB ISO disk image for 32-bit PC


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3.5GB ISO disk image for 64-bit PC


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32-bit PC Edition

Fedora 16 Media by Mail

Slow internet? No internet? You can get a copy of Fedora media sent via postal mail through local and online vendors, as well as via the Fedora Free Media program.

Purchase Fedora Media from a Vendor

Locate a Vendor in Your Area

Select vendors worldwide carry copies of Fedora media at a reasonable price. If a vendor exists in your area and you'd rather not wait for shipping, this may be a good option for you.

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Online Vendors

Numerous vendors worldwide offer Fedora media for online purchase. Select the vendor closest to you to keep your shipping costs lower.

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Fedora Free Media Program

Can't afford the price of installation media? Request Fedora installation media from the Fedora Free Media Program.

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Export Regulations

By clicking on and downloading Fedora, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions:

Read full export regulations

By downloading Fedora software, you acknowledge that you understand all of the following: Fedora software and technical information may be subject to the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (the “EAR”) and other U.S. and foreign laws and may not be exported, re-exported or transferred (a) to any country listed in Country Group E:1 in Supplement No. 1 to part 740 of the EAR (currently, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan & Syria); (b) to any prohibited destination or to any end user who has been prohibited from participating in U.S. export transactions by any federal agency of the U.S. government; or (c) for use in connection with the design, development or production of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons, or rocket systems, space launch vehicles, or sounding rockets, or unmanned air vehicle systems. You may not download Fedora software or technical information if you are located in one of these countries or otherwise subject to these restrictions. You may not provide Fedora software or technical information to individuals or entities located in one of these countries or otherwise subject to these restrictions. You are also responsible for compliance with foreign law requirements applicable to the import, export and use of Fedora software and technical information.

Fedoras that do what you need.

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Fedora Games Spin

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Export Regulations

By clicking on and downloading Fedora, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions:

Read full export regulations

By downloading Fedora software, you acknowledge that you understand all of the following: Fedora software and technical information may be subject to the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (the “EAR”) and other U.S. and foreign laws and may not be exported, re-exported or transferred (a) to any country listed in Country Group E:1 in Supplement No. 1 to part 740 of the EAR (currently, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan & Syria); (b) to any prohibited destination or to any end user who has been prohibited from participating in U.S. export transactions by any federal agency of the U.S. government; or (c) for use in connection with the design, development or production of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons, or rocket systems, space launch vehicles, or sounding rockets, or unmanned air vehicle systems. You may not download Fedora software or technical information if you are located in one of these countries or otherwise subject to these restrictions. You may not provide Fedora software or technical information to individuals or entities located in one of these countries or otherwise subject to these restrictions. You are also responsible for compliance with foreign law requirements applicable to the import, export and use of Fedora software and technical information.