COSMIC (desktop environment)
| COSMIC | |
|---|---|
The first alpha release, showcasing various apps | |
| Original author(s) | System76 |
| Developer(s) | System76 |
| Stable release | epoch-1.0.0-alpha.7
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| Repository | github |
| Written in | Rust |
| Operating system | Unix, Unix-like |
| Platform | Wayland |
| Type | Desktop environment |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Website | system76 |
COSMIC, an acronym for Computer Operating System Main Interface Components, is a free and open-source desktop environment for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems.
COSMIC was originally the name of a modified version of GNOME made specifically for Pop!_OS. It is now a standalone desktop environment built from scratch using the iced GUI Library.