Fedora 44 Backtracks on Dropping i686 Support After Community Backlash

 

Fedora 44 reverses course on dropping i686 support after strong community backlash. Learn why 32-bit compatibility remains—for now—and what this means for Linux’s future. Explore the debate, key arguments, and what’s next for Fedora.

Fedora 44 Proposal: The End of 32-bit (i686) Linux Support – What It Means for Users

 

Fedora 44 may fully drop 32-bit (i686) support, ending multi-lib packages for legacy software. Learn why this shift is happening, its impact on Linux users, and alternative solutions for running 32-bit apps.