Red Hat released its "Core"-less Community linux distribution, Fedora, now on version 7. You can get the distribution via BitTorrent, direct download or doing a network install.

This is also the first release that comes in different sub-versions or spins, e.g.,

• GNOME and KDE desktop environment based bootable Live images that can be installed to a hard disk. These spins are meant for desktop users who prefer a single disk installation and for sharing Fedora with friends, family, and event attendees.
• A regular image for desktops, workstations, and server users. This spin provides a good upgrade path and similar environment for users of previous releases of Fedora.
• A set of DVD images that includes all software available in the Fedora repository. This spin is intended for distribution to users who do not have broadband Internet access and prefer to have software available on disc.

Expect improvements on performance, desktop use and administration.

I am having problems running the LiveCD (KDE) on Parallels Desktop for Mac. Will try to use the other spins and see which one works.