Notices by Fedora Project (fedora@fosstodon.org)

@aral We are aware of the unfortunate issue with the screen reader for installs in Fedora 40. That should be fixed for Fedora 41 and future, but there are challenges with getting it resolved in current isos.

That issue has prompted more collaboration from the Accessibility Working Group with our Quality Team (this test week is the first step in that). We're also working to communicate more downstream and with our edition/spin working groups.

The Fedora Quality Team is joining Week of Diversity with an Accessibility Test Week!

Much like other Test Days, the goal of this week is to put Fedora through its paces and catch as many accessibility related issues as we can for our disable users. If you want to put your advocacy to action, consider participating!

The Accessibility Test Week runs from Jun 19-25, starting tomorrow.

Learn more: https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-rawhide-test-week-for-a11y-2024-06-19/

#Fedora #FedoraA11yTestWeek #FWD #Accessibility #a11y #Linux #OpenSource

For Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we want to recognize the work being done on accessibility by @matt as part of the @gnome Foundation. He is the lead for @accesskit and is currently working on Newton, a Wayland-oriented solution for assistive technologies that can modernize accessibility on the Linux desktop!

➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9psDfEFf9c

#Fedora #GAAD #Accessibility #A11y #Linux #OpenSource

Fedora Week of Diversity (FWD) is happening on Jun 17-22! This is a time when we recognize the diverse community we have and listen to each other's stories. This year's theme is "Empowering Diversity, Enriching Communities."

For that whole week we will be sharing content, but on Jun 21-22 we will have a two day virtual event.

CfP deadline is May 11. Learn how you can be a part of this!

➡️ https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/week-of-diversity-fwd-2024/

#FWD #Fedora #Linux #OpenSource

Here's a neat exploration of the curb cut effect for accessibility in @gnome - using accessibility tools to aid in testing automation! Has pros and cons identified in the article, but interesting nonetheless.

➡️ https://fedoramagazine.org/automation-through-accessibility/

#Fedora #Gnome #accessibility #a11y #Linux #OpenSource

🚨 ⚠️ Emergency PSA: A critical security exploit was discovered in the xz package recently, used for compression and decompression on nearly all Linux distributions.

Rawhide users ARE impacted and should immediately STOP using Rawhide until the package update is fully rolled back. (1/3)

Security Advisory: https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/urgent-security-alert-fedora-41-and-rawhide-users

#Fedora #Linux #OpenSource #Security #Privacy

You are the bedrock of Linux in more ways than one.

To: @debian
From: Fedora

#ILoveFS #Debian #FedoraLoveFS

Thank you for providing the most private and secure operating system in the world!

To: @QubesOS
From: Fedora

#ILoveFS #QubesOS #Qubes #Security #Privacy #FedoraLoveFS

@destructatron Thanks for the feedback! We'll pass this along as well.

Improving accessibility on Fedora is actually one of our objectives in our five year plan for 2028. If you have more feedback, please let us know in our contributor forum and tag the DEI Team as they're the ones leading this.
https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/c/project/7

Talking on Mastodon also works. :)

@aral

@aral @destructatron Good catch and thanks for bringing it up! We'll pass this along to the Accessibility Working Group and to the folks working on the new Anaconda installer.

Fedora Linux 39 is here! Thank you for your patience as we made sure this release was as stable as you’ve come to expect.

Changes include:
* Introduction of Fedora Onyx (immutable @buddiesofbudgie Spin)
* @gnome 45 for Fedora Workstation
* Fedora Cloud images available in Azure
* And more! Check it out!

➡️ https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-39/

#Fedora #FedoraLinux #Linux #OpenSource #Onyx #FedoraCloud #Gnome

Join us for the Fedora 39 Release Party next week on Nov 10-11!

Release parties are user-focused virtual conferences all about Fedora 39 and the latest going on in the project. It's a great chance to learn how the distro comes together and how to start contributing!

Register: https://hopin.com/events/fedora-linux-39-release-party/registration

#Fedora #FedoraReleaseParty #FedoraAppreciationWeek #Linux #OpenSource

Happy birthday to GNU! 🎂 The GNU Project turns 40 today and has been a champion of free and open source software in all that time.

We extend a big thank you to the GNU Project for laying the groundwork for the movement, the value of which becomes more apparent with each year. Thank you!

#GNU40 #GNU #Linux #OpenSource

Fedora Linux 38 is OUT NOW! :fedora:
https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-38/

💻 New website to make it easier to find the Fedora you're looking for
🌀 New spins like @BuddiesOfBudgie, Sway WM, and Phosh
:gnome: @gnome 44 on Workstation Edition
📦 Steps toward DNF5, will be our new package manager
🥳 And more!

Big thanks to the hard work of the community for getting this stable release out on the early target date. ❤️ Get it now!
#Fedora #Linux #OpenSource

🚂.🚃.HYPE.🚃.TRAIN.🚃

Fedora Linux 38 will release on Tuesday, April 18!

We've hit the early target dates for our beta and stable releases, so props to the Fedora community. And thanks to all who helped with testing!
#Fedora #Linux

More updates on Friday's Fedora Facts: https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/fridays-fedora-facts-2023-15/

We got another round of Test Days! This time we're testing CoreOS, Fedora IoT, and the upgrading process itself.

~ March 28 - April 2: Fedora CoreOS
~ March 28-31: Upgrading to major version release
~ April 3-7: Fedora IoT

Follow the link below for details on how to help. New-contributor friendly!
#Fedora #Linux #OpenSource

Details: https://fedoramagazine.org/contribute-at-the-fedora-coreos-upgrade-and-iot-test-days/

Here are the fancy Fedora-related @fosstodon emoji we know about:

:fedora: - fedora
:fedora_old: - fedora_old
:centos: - centos
:redhat: - redhat
:silverblue: - silverblue
:kinoite: - kinoite
:rockylinux: - rockylinux
:almalinux: - almalinux
:qubes: - qubes

Wanted to share in case you didn't know about some of these. Are there any we're missing?
#Fedora #fosstodon #mastodon

Fedora Labs are unique from Spins and other editions because they're configured out of the box for specific use cases and communities.

We have Labs for astronomy, computational neuroscience, design, music, security, and more!
#Fedora #Linux

Take a look and see if any peak your interest: https://fedoramagazine.org/fedora-linux-editions-part-3-labs/

Glad to see that so many Fedora friends enjoyed their time in @fosdem this year. From attendees to speakers, check out how Fedora represented (with pictures)!
#Fedora #FOSDEM #OpenSource

(Links to recorded talks in the article!)

➡️ https://fedoramagazine.org/the-fedora-project-fosdem-23-experience/

@devinprater The Fedora Project has actually listed accessibility as one of the things we want to improve on in the next five years. If anyone has any feedback, please chime in on this thread: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/fedora-strategy-2028-focus-area-review-accessibility/46898

#Fedora #Linux #accessibility