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Chegou! Testei TUDO do novo COSMIC Alpha no Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS!

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Summary of the COSMIC Desktop Environment Alpha Release

The video discusses the first official release of the COSMIC Desktop Environment in its Alpha Version, integrated with Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS. Although still in development, the Alpha Version provides a preview of the features expected in the final release. Key highlights include:

Technological Concepts and Features:

  • COSMIC Desktop Environment: This new graphical interface replaces GNOME, aiming to enhance user experience with a more customizable and visually appealing layout.
  • Installation Process: The speaker tests the installation on real hardware, noting that the process is similar to previous versions of Pop!_OS, with some issues encountered during partitioning.
  • Alpha Version Characteristics: As an unfinished product, the Alpha Version is intended for developers and early adopters to test and provide feedback. Users can expect bugs and missing features.
  • Hardware Compatibility: Two ISO versions are available—one for NVIDIA hardware and another for Intel/AMD, with built-in driver support.
  • User Interface Changes: The interface features a new launcher, workspaces, and application management, with notable differences from GNOME, including window management and a new app store layout.
  • Customizability: Users can change themes, accent colors, and even save and share custom themes. The desktop supports dynamic window management and tiling features, which enhance productivity.
  • Applications: Basic applications like a file manager, terminal, text editor, and app store are included, though some functionalities are still under development.

Reviews and Observations:

  • The speaker notes the performance improvements in frame rates when comparing the new COSMIC environment to the previous GNOME setup.
  • Some applications, particularly the file manager, are still lacking in functionality and design, but overall, the speaker expresses a positive outlook on the potential of COSMIC.
  • The video also briefly mentions alternative distributions like Linux Mint, suggesting that users consider them if Pop!_OS does not meet their needs.

Main Speakers/Sources:

  • The video is presented by a channel member who tests the COSMIC Alpha Version, with references to System76, the developer of Pop!_OS and COSMIC.
  • The video also mentions Tribe, an educational platform offering programming courses, as a supporter of the content.

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