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Fedora Linux 4 End of Life

Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.

End of Life

Fedora Linux 4 reached end of life on 7 Aug 2006. It no longer receives security fixes.

7,307 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Fedora Linux 44.
Check your versioncat /etc/fedora-release

Support timeline

Official dates from the Fedora Linux release process.

MilestoneDateStatus
Initial release13 Jun 2005
End of life 7 Aug 2006 20.0 years ago
Latest release final

Where to go from 4

Recommended target: Fedora Linux 44 (supported until 2 Jun 2027).

The newest actively supported branch is Fedora Linux 44 (latest release ).

Frequently asked questions

Is Fedora Linux 4 still safe to use?

Fedora Linux 4 reached end of life on 7 Aug 2006, 7,307 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.

Can I still download Fedora Linux 4?

Yes — the final release (4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.

What should I upgrade Fedora Linux 4 to?

Upgrade to Fedora Linux 44, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Jun 2027).

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