All Jupiter Broadcasting Shows COSMIC Christmas | LINUX Unplugged 645
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Dec 14, 2025 Explore the innovative features of the new COSMIC Desktop Environment and its release alongside Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS. Discover how self-hosted IPTV solutions can cut the streaming cord using tools like Dispatcher for managing streams. Delve into the practical tips for curating channels and navigating geoblocks, while also learning about the integration of DVR with platforms like Jellyfin. Plus, hear discussions about the future of Linux hardware and software unification, and insights on community involvement post-launch!
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Cosmic Reaches 1.0 With Rolling Cadence
- System76 shipped Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS with Cosmic Desktop 1.0 after ~3.5 years of development.
- Carl says Cosmic will follow a rolling-release cadence to deliver features faster without breaking users' setups.
Designed To Play Nice With Other Distros
- Cosmic was designed to avoid conflicts with other desktop environments.
- That choice made packaging easier for distributions like Fedora and NixOS.
Expect Continuous Updates, Not Six-Month Drops
- Expect continuous incremental updates rather than six-month big drops for Cosmic.
- Carl recommends shipping tested features immediately (e.g., HDR) instead of waiting for a large release.