The Atomic architecture is a vision for a multi-instance, multi-version model to replace the traditional, monolithic UNIX OS in the future of the Fedora / Red Hat family of Linux operating systems. It builds on the concepts of immutable, aggregate packaging and containerization and if adopted in the user base will fundamentally change how software is delivered. The talk aims to make the Red Hat strategy transparent and lay the foundation for a deeper discussion of the impact on Fedora.