Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
With the first release of COSMIC DE complete, System76 has laid a strong foundation for a desktop environment built from the ground up -- modern, performant, and purpose-driven.
In this talk, Carl Richell and Victoria Brekenfeld take a brief look at what was accomplished with the initial release, including key architectural choices and user experience improvements. They then explore how this foundation sets the stage for a new era in Linux desktop computing. Looking ahead, they share their vision for elevating the Linux desktop experience, with a focus on innovative features designed to streamline and empower the developer workflow.
About Carl and Victoria
Carl Richell is the Founder and CEO of System76, and Victoria Brekenfeld is a System76 Engineer working on COSMIC DE.
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With the first release of COSMIC DE complete, System76 has laid a strong foundation for a desktop environment built from the ground up -- modern, performant, and purpose-driven.
In this talk, Carl Richell and Victoria Brekenfeld take a brief look at what was accomplished with the initial release, including key architectural choices and user experience improvements. They then explore how this foundation sets the stage for a new era in Linux desktop computing. Looking ahead, they share their vision for elevating the Linux desktop experience, with a focus on innovative features designed to streamline and empower the developer workflow.
About Carl and Victoria
Carl Richell is the Founder and CEO of System76, and Victoria Brekenfeld is a System76 Engineer working on COSMIC DE.
🌍 Ubuntu Summit 25.10 is a showcase for the innovative and the ambitious.
Find out more: ubuntu.com/summit
📍Subscribe. Fuel your curiosity.
youtube.com/UbuntuOS
