Fedora Media Writer facts for kids
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Fedora Media Writer v5.0.6
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| Developer(s) | Fedora Project |
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| Stable release |
5.2.7
 / 1 July 2025 |
| Written in | C++, QML |
| Operating system | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Type | Live media creator |
| License | GNU GPL |
Fedora Media Writer is a helpful computer program. It's free to use and helps you create a special kind of USB drive. This USB drive can then be used to install or try out Fedora Linux.
This tool makes it easy to download the newest Fedora versions right from the program itself. It also checks to make sure the downloaded files are perfect and not corrupted. This helps make sure your Fedora installation goes smoothly. Fedora Media Writer works with both the Workstation and Server versions of Fedora.
What Fedora Media Writer Can Do
Fedora Media Writer has many cool features that make it easy to use:
- Works on Different Computers: You can use it on computers running Linux, macOS, or Windows.
- Prepares Your USB Drive: It gets your USB drive ready for Fedora. It can also help put your USB drive back to normal if you need to.
- Supports Many Fedora Versions: It works with different versions of Fedora Linux.
- Finds USB Drives Automatically: The program automatically finds any USB drives you plug in.
- Saves Your Work: You can create "persistent storage." This means you can save documents and changes directly onto the USB drive.
- Checks for Errors: It uses something called SHA-1 checksum verification. This is like a special check to make sure the files you download are complete and haven't been damaged.
- Works Beyond Fedora: While it's great for Fedora, you can also use it with other custom computer images.
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See also
In Spanish: Fedora Media Writer para niños
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