Summary
This section collects practical notes about working with Fedora Atomic and the Sway desktop model. It is organised into guides, concepts, command references, and keyboard shortcuts so it is easier to learn the system without mixing theory with quick reference material.
How this area fits into Linux
- This is a distro-specific Linux track, not a second general Linux section
- The root Linux area keeps broader cross-distro notes
- This Fedora area keeps Atomic layers, Sway workflow, and Fedora-specific tooling together in one place
Why this matters
- Fedora Atomic works differently from a traditional mutable Linux desktop
- the main tools have clearly different roles:
rpm-ostree,flatpak,toolbox,distrobox, andpodman - if these layers are mixed up, it becomes harder to troubleshoot, maintain, and explain the system clearly
Area map
| Section | What it contains |
|---|---|
| Guides | Step-by-step practical notes for common tasks |
| Concepts | Explanations and mental models |
| Commands | Quick command reference |
| Shortcuts | Keyboard workflow and Sway shortcuts |
Decision guide
- Need a GUI app: use Flatpak
- Need a dev environment with your user context: use Toolbox
- Need a non-Fedora userland inside Atomic: use Distrobox
- Need raw containers or containerised services: use Podman
- Need to understand the model first: start with Fedora SWAY Atomic concepts