Since yesterday it is possible to download the version number 18 of Fedora that has code "Spherical Cow" by name. This version includes a new user interface in the installer - Anaconda - which is more simple and intuitive, and also integrates support for Secure Boot UEFI, with this it is possible to install of Fedora on computers with Windows 8.


Fedora 18 stresses the inclusion of GNOME 3.6, the latest version of this desktop environment; However, for those who don't like GNOME Shell exists the possibility of using alternatives such as Cinnamon or Desktop MATE updates from the repositories. In addition there is also the ability to change the desktop environment completely and choose XFCE 4.10, 4.9 KDE or LXDE.

In addition, Fedora 18 introduces significant changes in the appearance of the updates, as comes fedUP, a new tool to find new updates and update the system. Also begins support for offline updates and included an update method that prevents faults due to conflicts with units and services.

Other changes also include the System Storage Manager, or improved management of storage and the use of the folder/tmp as tmpfs by default, this is to improve performance, file consuming less energy and get more life of SSD drives. In terms of software is already includedFirefox 18 LibreOffice 3.6.3.2 Cheese 3.6.2, Shotwell 0.13.1, Transmission 2.72, leaves Dup backup tool 24.0, Rhythmbox 2.98, Empathy 3.6.2 and many more applications.