--- title: Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Released with New COSMIC Desktop... description: System76 released Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS featuring the new COSMIC desktop environment built entirely in Rust. COSMIC replaces GNOME and offers automatic window... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/pop-os-24-04-lts-released-with-new-cosmic-desktop-environment-n0pze19rs twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Released with New COSMIC Desktop Environment | daily.dev og:description: System76 released Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS featuring the new COSMIC desktop environment built entirely in Rust. COSMIC replaces GNOME and offers automatic window... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/pop-os-24-04-lts-released-with-new-cosmic-desktop-environment-n0pze19rs og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/N0pzE19Rs.png og:image:alt: Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Released with New COSMIC Desktop Environment og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Released with New COSMIC Desktop Environment **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 3 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary System76 released Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS featuring the new COSMIC desktop environment built entirely in Rust. COSMIC replaces GNOME and offers automatic window tiling, dynamic workspaces, extensive customization options, and Wayland integration. The release includes Linux kernel 6.17, Mesa 25.1 drivers, hybrid graphics support, and ZRAM for memory management. Notable considerations include larger EFI partition requirements for systemd-boot and potential manual NVIDIA driver installation for older GPUs. The distribution supports ARM devices, full disk encryption, and provides an upgrade path from Pop!_OS 22.04 starting January 2026. ## Content System76 has launched Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS, introducing the much-anticipated COSMIC desktop environment. Built entirely in Rust, COSMIC marks a significant departure from the GNOME desktop, aiming to deliver a modern and efficient user experience heavily focused on customization and performance. ## Key Features of COSMIC The COSMIC desktop environment brings a host of new features tailored toward enhancing the user experience: - **Automatic Window Tiling**: The new tiling manager allows users to neatly organize their workspace with ease. This feature can be enabled or disabled according to user preference. - **Dynamic Workspaces**: Users can effortlessly manage their applications across multiple virtual desktops, which can be adjusted dynamically. - **Advanced Customization**: Comprehensive options for tuning panels, docks, and appearance are available. From extensive theming to import/export configurations, COSMIC provides the tools to make the desktop truly personal. - **Powerful App Launcher**: Equipped with capabilities like calculations and file search, the app launcher enhances productivity. - **Integration with Wayland**: Providing modern display technology support with seamless resolution changes and multi-monitor management. ## Robust Hardware & Software Compatibility Pop!_OS 24.04 continues its tradition of strong hardware support, integrating the Linux kernel 6.17 and Mesa 25.1 graphics drivers. Even with its focus on modern technology, it maintains compatibility through backported kernels and drivers. Hybrid graphics are supported for optimized battery and performance balance, offering versatility for various user scenarios. ## System Requirements and Installation Notes One consideration for users is the systemd-boot's requirement for a larger EFI partition, which may pose challenges on systems with smaller default partitions like certain Dell models. For those running older NVIDIA GPUs, manual driver installation via terminal may be necessary. Additionally, the release incorporates ZRAM for efficient memory usage out-of-the-box, although swapping to Zswap compression can offer performance benefits. COSMIC's early iteration shows some rough edges in the UI and limited keyboard shortcuts, but its foundation in Rust guarantees safety and performance improvements over time. ## Availability Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS is available for download now and is slated to ship with new System76 hardware, making it accessible for both new and existing users. It supports ARM devices, offers full disk encryption, and facilitates a smooth upgrade path from previous versions, specifically Pop!_OS 22.04, starting January 2026. 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