The Fedora community has proposed a change for Fedora Linux with version 40. The proposed change involves consolidating the location of /usr/bin and /usr/sbin. The suggested modification is to fix /usr/sbin as a symlink to bin, allowing all paths in this group to point to the same location. Additionally, /usr/sbin would be removed from the default $PATH value.
Fedora states that the idea of merging bin has been gradually implemented over several years. The consolidation of /usr/bin and /usr/sbin is the final step, aiming to simplify both package developers and users. However, this change is still in the proposal phase, requiring approval from the Fedora community board and engineering team. Fedora 40 is scheduled for release in April.
TLDR: Fedora is considering merging /usr/bin and /usr/sbin in Fedora Linux version 40, providing a single location for these paths. The proposed change aims to reduce complexity for both package developers and users. Approval from the Fedora community board and engineering team is required before implementation. Fedora 40 is expected to be released in April. (104 words)
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