My journey with the Linux Operating System

Monday, 19 January 2026

Linux Operating System FEDORA Workstation 43 [ 1 2 3 4 ]

Hi Copilot, how do I install software , application software , packages using the FEDORA Workstation 43 Live CD ? Copilot , if possible , I would like to know the GUI-method of doing it and also the Linux-command-line method of doing ot ? THANKS for your answer Copilot.

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer

Quick Answer: On Fedora Workstation 43, you can install software either through the GNOME Software GUI (point‑and‑click app store) or via the DNF command line tool (sudo dnf install package-name). The Live CD session is temporary, so installations won’t persist unless you install Fedora to disk.

🖥️ GUI Method (Graphical User Interface)

Fedora Workstation uses GNOME Software as its graphical package manager.

Open GNOME Software: Click “Activities” → search for “Software” → launch the GNOME Software app.
Browse categories: Explore sections like Productivity, Development, Games, etc.
Search for applications: Use the search bar to find specific apps (e.g., “Firefox”, “LibreOffice”).
Install the app: Click the app → press “Install” → authenticate with your password.
Automatic updates: GNOME Software also manages updates, so you can keep apps current with one click.

💻 Command-Line Method

Fedora uses DNF (Dandified Yum) as its package manager.

Update repositories:
```
sudo dnf update
```
Search for packages:
```
sudo dnf search package-name
```
Install a package:
```
sudo dnf install package-name
```
Remove a package:
```
sudo dnf remove package-name
```
List installed packages:
```
sudo dnf list installed
```

⚠️ Important Notes

Live CD limitation: Any software installed in a Live CD session will be lost after reboot. To keep apps, you need to install Fedora onto your hard drive.
Flatpak support: Fedora also supports Flatpak packages. You can enable Flathub in GNOME Software or via CLI (flatpak install flathub package-name).
Root privileges: Both GUI and CLI methods require administrator authentication.

Comparison Table

Method	Tool	Best For	Persistence
GUI	GNOME Software	Beginners, browsing apps visually	Requires full Fedora install
Command Line	DNF	Advanced users, scripting, precise control	Requires full Fedora install
Flatpak	GNOME Software + Flatpak	Access to newer apps, sandboxed installs	Requires full Fedora install

Sources: Fedora 43 installation and after‑install guides Github itsfoss.gitlab.io hackingthehike.com

Would you like me to walk you through setting up Flatpak/Flathub for Fedora 43, or focus more on persistent installs after moving beyond the Live CD?