Definition: The word "Fedora." It's a Linux package for operating systems that runs on Debian and its derivatives. The red hat component is a web application providing web services to Fedora users. In essence, it is a custom build of Fedora running with certain software included which provides access to web services within the system. Definition: The 'Fedora' refers to the Linux-based distribution of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Red Hat), based on Debian. The 'redhat' component of this system is designed for web access to services offered by Fedora. It's a custom build of Fedora running with certain software included that provides access to web services within the system.