Linux Operating System FEDORA Workststion 43 _ Update Packages HOW-TO

 

Copilot , do you think you could teach me or give me a step-by-step procedure how can i do an update on my "Linux Operating System FEDORA Workstation 43" Laptop ?

 

MICROSOFT Copilot Answer 

 

Here’s how you can safely update your Fedora Workstation 43 laptop to the latest packages or even upgrade to a newer release. The process is straightforward but requires a few precautions like backups and ensuring enough disk space.

 

 01

Back Up Your Data

Important

Always back up important files before updating or upgrading Fedora.

• Copy documents, photos, and videos to an external drive or cloud storage

• Use tools like rsync or Deja Dup for automated backups

• This ensures you won’t lose data if something goes wrong

02

Update Current Packages

Make sure Fedora 43 is fully up-to-date before attempting a release upgrade.

Open Terminal → run: sudo dnf update -y

• This installs all available updates for Fedora 43

• Reboot your system after updates are applied

03

Update Flatpak Apps

Flatpak applications need updating separately.

Run: sudo flatpak update

• Ensures all sandboxed apps are current

• Prevents compatibility issues after upgrade

04

Install DNF System Upgrade Plugin

This tool allows upgrading Fedora to the next release via command line.

Run: sudo dnf install dnf-plugin-system-upgrade

• Required for upgrading to Fedora 44 or newer

• Installs the plugin only once

05

Download Next Release Packages

Prepare system for the next Fedora release.

Run: sudo dnf system-upgrade download --releasever=44

• Replace 44 with the target release number

• Add --allowerasing if conflicts occur

06

Reboot and Apply Upgrade

Final Step

This step installs the new release.

Run: sudo dnf system-upgrade reboot

• System will reboot and begin upgrading

• Process may take 30–60 minutes depending on speed

• After completion, log in to your updated Fedora system

Sources:

Sources: ComputingForGeeks docs.fedoraproject.org DebugPoint.com

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✅ Quick Notes

• Disk Space: Ensure at least 10–15 GB free before upgrading.
• Extensions: If using GNOME, disable extensions before upgrading to avoid compatibility issues.
• NVIDIA Users: Backups are extra important, as NVIDIA drivers sometimes cause upgrade issues.

Would you like me to also show you how to enable automatic updates so Fedora keeps itself current without manual commands?