Ikey Doherty Launches Pre-Alpha Image of Serpent OS for Linux Community
Ikey Doherty has launched the first pre-alpha image of Serpent OS, a new Linux distribution aimed at providing a unique operating system experience. Released on August 1, 2024, this technical preview features a minimal GNOME desktop and the innovative Moss package manager. While not yet suitable for general users, Serpent OS encourages community involvement and showcases the evolving Linux landscape with other notable releases like Vanilla OS 2 and Linux Mint 22.
System76 Making Progress on Rust-Written COSMIC Desktop for Pop!_OS
System76 developers are making progress on their Rust-written COSMIC desktop environment for Pop!_OS Linux. Recent enhancements include display mirroring support, ARM64 packages, and an ‘ultra fast’ COSMIC App Store. Improvements to COSMIC Files, Greeter, Edit, and more aim to enhance user experience. The open-source desktop environment is set for release alongside Pop!_OS 24.04 later this year.
Pop!_OS Linux Distribution Upgrades to Linux 6.8 Kernel
System76’s Pop!_OS Linux distribution has upgraded to the Linux 6.8 kernel, showcasing its commitment to providing the latest and most optimized experience for users. The upgrade brings new hardware support, Intel Xe graphics driver, performance optimizations, and more. Pop!_OS users will also benefit from features previously missed in the v6.7 series, making this upgrade significant for the brand’s dedication to enhancing performance and features.