What happens when 24,000 geeks contribute to a single open source project? Fedora 16, that is what. The watery ‘Verne’ update relies on Linux kernel 3.1.0 and springs with a number of enterprise-friendly improvements, including better support for cloud-based processing and storage systems, more flexible desktop virtualization using SPICE USB, and version 3.2 of the Gnome desktop, which — other than being pretty — offers greater scope for storing and managing user accounts online. There’s some fun stuff too, including Firefox 7.0.1, a Rhythmbox app for music, and Shotwell for photo management. If any of this is able to make your life easier or more fulfilling, then explore the PR after the break after which head to the source link to download.
[Thanks, Jarrett]
Creative Community Collaboration Further Propagates Free Open Source Distribution
RALEIGH, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Fedora Project, a Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT) sponsored and community-supported open source collaboration, today announced the provision of Fedora 16, the newest version of its free open source operating system distribution. The Fedora operating system is freed from cost to download and includes only free and open source software for users to enjoy and share. Developed by a world community, the Fedora Project collaborates closely with upstream free software project teams to produce a compelling experience for users and to access and integrate improvements and innovation rapidly.
“The open source community sets a brand new bar for technical excellence within the creation of this release,” said Jared Smith, Leader, The Fedora Project. “Fedora 16 combines the latest advancements in open source virtualized and cloud computing environments with significant under-the hood-improvements – all while continuing to enhance the operating system’s usability.
The Fedora Project’s commitment to advancing free and open source software is actually reflected in what the community delivered in Fedora 16.”
Notable feature enhancements in Fedora 16 include:
• Cloud computing: Aeolus Conductor creates and manages cloud instances across a good selection of cloud types; OpenStackTM tools configure and run cloud compute and storage infrastructures; HekaFS is predicated on GlusterFS and enables cloud-ready distributed parallel filesystems; and Pacemaker-cloud application service provides high availability.
• Virtualization: SPICE USB offers sharing and audio volume messaging for virtualized desktops; Virtual Machines Lock Manager protects users from starting a similar virtual machine twice or adding the similar disk to 2 different virtual machines; and Virt-manager Guest Inspection allows read-only browsing of guest filesystems and the WindowsTM Registry.
• GNOME: GNOME 3.2 supports the management of online services accounts with integrated contacts and documents, improved chat capabilities, and desktop enhancements; and GNOME Input Integration facilitates switching between keyboard layouts and input methods.
a whole list of Fedora 16 features is out there at the Fedora Project community release announcement page here.
The Fedora Project aims to release a brand new version of its free operating system approximately every six months. This rapid development cycle encourages collaboration and the inclusion of the most recent, most cutting-edge open source features available. Fedora is built by community members from around the globe, and the Fedora Project’s transparent and open collaboration process has attracted greater than 24,000 registered contributors. The full of unique IPs across Fedora releases since tracking was initiated at Fedora 7 is now approaching 35 million connections.
Details about Fedora’s statistics and collection methodology is open and transparent to the general public at the following wiki: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Statistics.
The Fedora Project has also held multiple Fedora User and Developer Conferences (FUDCon) around the globe over the last year including events in Panama, Republic of Panama; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Milan, Italy; and Pune, India. The subsequent FUDCon is planned for January 13 – 15, 2012 in Blacksburg, VA, USA and people inquisitive about attending can learn more concerning the event and register to wait here: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FUDCon:Blacksburg_2012.
For additional information on Fedora 16 and to download the distribution or to affix this community effort, please visit www.fedoraproject.org. To listen to more about Fedora 16 from Jared Smith and others from The Fedora Project, watch the hot release video at www.redhat.com/fedora.
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