Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Fedora 43 with GNOME 49 on a Virtual Machine
This article walks you through Fedora 43’s new features—including Linux 6.17, GNOME 49, GCC 15.2, Python 3.14—and provides a detailed, illustrated four‑step installation process followed by post‑install configuration and a brief overview of the default desktop environment.
Fedora 43 Overview
Fedora 43 is released with Linux kernel 6.17, the default GNOME 49 desktop fully embracing Wayland, and upgraded toolchains such as GCC 15.2, Python 3.14, and OpenJDK 25, delivering a more modern Linux experience.
Installation Process
The installer presents a simplified four‑step workflow:
Select installation language (default English, Chinese available).
Choose installation scheme, set disk location and partitioning.
Configure storage, optionally encrypt data.
Review and start the installation.
After installation the system reboots to a configuration wizard.
System Settings
The post‑install wizard guides users through seven steps:
Select language (default Chinese).
Choose input method.
Set timezone (default Shanghai).
Enable third‑party repositories for hardware drivers.
Create a username.
Set a password.
Finish setup and start using Fedora 43.
System Overview After Installation
The default GNOME desktop (49.1) provides a guided tour highlighting key features such as three‑finger touchpad gestures, a rocket‑themed wallpaper, and standard GNOME applications. Users can change the wallpaper or install alternative desktop environments from the Fedora website.
Important Note on GNOME 49
GNOME 49 disables X11 by default, and GNOME 50 will remove X11 support entirely, leaving Wayland as the sole display server.
Conclusion
Fedora 43 introduces a newer kernel, GNOME 49, and numerous package updates while cleaning up legacy components, providing users with a modern, streamlined Linux desktop.
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