At the end of May 2009, the next release of this groundbreaking distribution, Fedora 11, will be available, with a feature list that dwarfs any previous release. This release will include innovations such as: further improvements to the boot process that include NVIDIA, ATI, and Intel video adapters, using the revolutionary kernel mode setting feature in an effort to cut boot time and provide pleasing visuals; additional enhancements to the PackageKit cross-distribution package manager; new virtualization features; support for cross-compiling Windows applications directly on Fedora using the MinGW environment.

Fedora is a Linux-based operating system that showcases the latest in free and open source software. Fedora is always free for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. It is built by people across the globe who work together as a community: the Fedora Project. The Fedora Project is open and anyone is welcome to join.

The Fedora Project is out front for you, leading the advancement of free, open software and content.

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