Fedora 46 is considering a transition from RPM v4 to RPM v6 package format for its next release.

Linux Software DevelopmentOct 16, 2026score 0.372 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances

The thread discusses Fedora Linux's potential transition from RPM v4 to RPM v6 packaging format for its upcoming Fedora 46 release, highlighting a significant change in package management that could impact software distribution and system compatibility.

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Parent: LinuxEntity: FedoraSub-entity: Package FormatImpact: neutralDate: Oct 16, 2026Target: Fedora 46's transition to RPM v6 package format

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Fedora 46 Looking At Moving To RPM v6 Package Format

The RPM v4 packaging format has been used by Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Fedora and its derivatives for more than two decades. With next year's Fedora 46 release, Fedora Linux may finally transition to the modern RPM v6 packaging format...
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-46-RPM-v6

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Fedora 46 Looking At Moving To RPM v6 Package Format https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-46-RPM-v6

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