LINUX Unplugged 645: COSMIC Christmas
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Dec 15, 2025 Dive into the world of cutting-edge Linux with insights on the release of Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS and the new COSMIC Desktop. Discover how System76 is revolutionizing user experience while addressing hardware and software integration. Learn about innovative alternatives to traditional streaming with tools like Dispatcher, allowing you to curate and manage IPTV channels. Plus, get practical tips for setting up DVR with Jellyfin, maximizing your media enjoyment with open-source solutions.
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Cosmic 1.0 And Rolling Cadence
- System76 shipped Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS with Cosmic Desktop 1.0 after ~3.5 years of development.
- They plan a rolling-release cadence to push features continuously without six-month GNOME-extension breaks.
Ship Features Continuously
- Use rolling updates for desktop features so users get tested improvements immediately.
- Ship completed features (e.g., HDR) as soon as QA passes instead of waiting for big release windows.
Designed For Cross-Distro Packaging
- Cosmic was designed to avoid GTK forks so other distros can package it easily.
- That compatibility enabled broad, rapid uptake across distributions.