Carl Richell

https://fosstodon.org/@carlrichell

Founder and CEO of System76. Maker of open hardware, firmware and software.

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2026-07-10 20:48:22 UTC

On Pop!_OS 24.04
* COSMIC Store > Install Updates
* Logout/Login
* Settings > Desktop > Appearance > Frosted Glass under Style
Arriving for other distros once we tag the release next Tuesday. Have a great weekend!
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2026-07-02 15:04:38 UTC

The COSMIC team is getting together in Poland. If you're in the area, join us in Warsaw August 1st for food, drinks and COSMIC chat.
It's an informal get together and everyone is welcome.
https://www.meetup.com/system76-community/events/315472843/

2026-06-27 02:20:31 UTC

Check out the new COSMIC System Monitor app.
https://system76.com/blog/post/cosmic-new-system-monitor

2026-06-04 18:48:23 UTC

COSMIC 1.0.15 has been released. This update significantly levels up COSMIC gaming.
Multiple fullscreen windows on a single workspace has been implemented meaning transitioning from Steam Big Picture to a game and back is smooth. Games launch fullscreen as intended. Wayland pointer constraints protocol fixes the FPS games experience. And in-game menus are working well.
Available in Pop!_OS now and your favorite distro soon (if not already!)

2026-06-02 00:35:39 UTC

COSMIC Frosted Glass is getting closer. The effect is subtle by default but can get very glassy if that's your thing. Or turn the effect off all together. Toggles and sliders in Settings fine tune the look to the style you want.
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2026-05-25 15:52:20 UTC

California amended their AB-1856 Age Attestation law to exclude open source software using the Colorado exemption example.
Thank you to the folks in California advocating for open source.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1856&utm_source=chatgpt.com

2026-05-13 12:15:00 UTC

PC Gamer: "My time with Linux has been eye-opening, genuinely. Pop! OS is such a beautiful place to be. There was never a day when I got back to the office that I wasn't looking forward to booting up my PC and getting to do some work in the Cosmic environment."
https://www.pcgamer.com/software/linux/ive-spent-30-years-with-microsoft-but-linux-and-pop-os-might-have-converted-me/

2026-05-12 23:05:47 UTC

COSMIC updates this week: https://linuxiac.com/cosmic-desktop-1-0-13-improves-compositor-files-and-setup/
Large features are also in the works.

2026-05-04 17:30:11 UTC

Native COSMIC printer setup and dialog were accepted for GSOC! Big thanks to @npub1w6w…nvdc for leading the initiative.
https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2026/projects/iYwK7khC
https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2026/projects/vTB6j0HO

2026-04-24 15:58:10 UTC

The amended CO SB51 bill with a strong exemption for open source distros and apps was passed in the house committee.
THIS ARTICLE 30 DOES NOT APPLY TO:
AN OPERATING SYSTEM PROVIDER OR DEVELOPER THAT DISTRIBUTES AN OPERATING SYSTEM OR APPLICATION UNDER LICENSE TERMS THAT PERMIT A RECIPIENT TO COPY, REDISTRIBUTE, AND MODIFY THE SOFTWARE WITHOUT RESTRICTION FROM THE PROVIDER OR DEVELOPER, INCLUDING ANY TECHNICAL OR CONTRACTUAL RESTRICTIONS ON INSTALLING ALL MODIFIED VERSIONS.

2026-04-21 13:39:47 UTC

I received the amended Colorado Age Attestation bill.
* Open source OS's and apps are excluded
* Code repos are excluded (github/gitlab)
* Containers are excluded (docker/podman)
I testify Thursday and can use your help! I need your stories about incredible things kids have made thanks to access to open source software. Share here or DM me.

2026-04-15 12:10:03 UTC

The latest COSMIC frosted glass WIP.
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2026-04-08 21:20:06 UTC

COSMIC 1.0.9 has been released. It includes performance improvements, input method support, text ellipsizing, wifi network search in settings, screenshots saved in a separate folder, and more polish and quality of life improvements.
https://github.com/pop-os/cosmic-epoch/releases/tag/epoch-1.0.9

2026-03-27 01:54:10 UTC

COSMIC Sync demo + theme integration with keyboard backlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh0QgO1_3PU

2026-03-20 13:58:18 UTC

Update on the Colorado Age Attestation bill: Everyone that participated in the meeting last week submitted proposed changes to the bill. They included good ideas to improve consumer protection and privacy and exempt open source software.
Sen. Ball responded this morning that they'll now draft potential amendments.
I think we're making good progress. I'm off for a ski weekend with the kids. Have a great weekend everyone!

2026-03-14 01:24:56 UTC

Went to the capitol today to meet Sen Ball, Rep Paschal, Rep Ricks, and three additional Denver constituents with concerns about SB26-051's effect on open source software, privacy, and security.
It was an hour and a half meeting that could have gone longer if it weren't for the building being shut down.
Our concerns were heard and shared. The next step is exchanging and discussing specific language changes to the bill including an exemption for open source software.
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2026-03-09 21:51:43 UTC

Today, I met with Colorado Senator Matt Ball, co-author of Colorado OS Age Attestation Bill SB26-051.
Sen. Ball suggested excluding open source software from the bill. This appears to be a real possibility.
Amendments are expected for the CA age attestation bill. It's my hope we can move fast enough to influence excluding open source in the CA bill amendments.
No illusions, it's an uphill battle, but we have an open door to advocate for the open source community.

2026-02-05 01:02:24 UTC

COSMIC Epoch 2 & 3 Roadmap
https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-epoch-2-and-3-roadmap

2026-01-26 16:56:19 UTC

COSMIC community Frosted Glass experiments with WIP code. Still a long way to go but you can get an idea of where we're headed.
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2026-01-23 17:39:56 UTC

COSMIC Frosted Glass effect design mockups.
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2025-12-12 21:44:44 UTC

Jeremy and I discuss COSMIC, Pop 24.04, the Linux desktop and the importance of a diverse software ecosystem on the Dual Boot Diaries.
https://youtu.be/7JX6xWg5lx4?si=cIbWhbEh-IwD6Z33

2025-11-26 04:32:00 UTC

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we have awesome new shine-through Launch keycaps coming in late December or January 😉

2025-10-26 13:16:59 UTC

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thanks for hosting this wonderful conference.

2025-09-05 21:30:26 UTC

COSMIC and Pop 24.04 Beta will be released September 25th.

2025-08-07 22:08:46 UTC

We're preparing COSMIC features videos for the upcoming beta. This is COSMIC Workspaces unedited on a dual-monitor setup. One of the coolest feature is grabbing an entire workspace on one display and dropping it on any other.
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/114/989/760/921/999/446/original/fcbb3da5a9e77a50.mp4

2025-08-06 21:10:55 UTC

Thanks for including support COSMIC in your latest release @npub13m6…39xr
https://github.com/flameshot-org/flameshot/releases

2025-02-08 01:06:10 UTC

Watching COSMIC reviews and discussions is my favorite ways to glean development priorities. While I read every bug (in due course), ideas and issues that come up are top-of-mind and important to the people using COSMIC and who care about its success.
https://youtu.be/a-k22P-YkGU?si=WkBOE2_dlkZ0TErj

2023-06-01 21:55:58 UTC

Nebula is arriving late this month. It’s our new line of PC cases inspired by Thelio desktops.
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