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Pop OS is getting beta

4 hours ago
https://system76.com/pop/pop-beta/
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  • #Linux
  • #System76
  • #Beta Release
  • Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Beta introduces the new COSMIC Desktop Environment (DE) developed by System76.
  • The beta release includes several GNOME app replacements with COSMIC alternatives, such as COSMIC Files, Terminal, Text Editor, and Media Player.
  • Key components include COSMIC Epoch 1 Beta, Linux kernel 6.16.3, Mesa 25.1.5-1, and NVIDIA Driver 580.
  • Known issues include Wayland to X11 drag-and-drop incompatibility, partial off-screen game launches, and missing display toggle hotkeys.
  • Accessibility improvements, such as screen reader navigation, are planned for the Release Candidate.
  • COSMIC Store currently lacks Flatpak suggested addons display, with fixes expected in the Release Candidate.
  • Application indicators may not appear correctly in the Notification Tray applet.
  • Printing support in COSMIC Text Editor is slated for the Release Candidate.
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