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# Get Ready for Pop!_OS 24.04 Alpha Release With COSMIC Desktop
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/pop-os-24-04-alpha-release-date/
- Published: 2024-07-24T04:13:37.000Z
- Updated: 2024-07-24T04:13:37.000Z
- Description: Can't wait for it already, even if it's the alpha!
- Author: Sourav Rudra
- Tags: Development Updates, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15

It's been ages since we were first introduced to the new avatar of [COSMIC](https://github.com/pop-os/cosmic?ref=itsfoss.com), the desktop environment by the creators of [Pop!\_OS.](https://pop.system76.com/?ref=itsfoss.com)

We already knew that the alpha release of COSMIC is arriving around the end of July, but, we didn't have any indication as to when we would see it on Pop!\_OS. 

Luckily, that has now changed. 😃

In a tweet [on X](https://x.com/carlrichell/status/1815498238285562127?ref=itsfoss.com), Founder and CEO of System76, [Carl Richell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-richell-9435781/?ref=itsfoss.com) announced that **the first alpha release of Pop!\_OS 24.04 equipped with COSMIC will be released on August 8**.

> The first alpha release of Pop!\_OS 24.04 with COSMIC will be released August 8th.[@jeremy\_soller](https://twitter.com/jeremy%5Fsoller?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=itsfoss.com), Maria, and I join the System76 Transmission Log pod to chat about how COSMIC came to be and where it's headed. [https://t.co/sJwiYmHDYK](https://t.co/sJwiYmHDYK?ref=itsfoss.com)
> 
> — Carl Richell (@carlrichell) [July 22, 2024](https://twitter.com/carlrichell/status/1815498238285562127?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=itsfoss.com)

If you didn't know, Pop!\_OS 24.04 will be based on the [Ubuntu 24.04 LTS](https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-24-04-lts/) release, but with many cool bells and whistles, including COSMIC, courtesy of [System76](https://system76.com/?ref=itsfoss.com).

Sure, **I agree that it's just an Alpha release for Pop!\_OS, but, it's better than having a release without this redesigned version of COSMIC**.

If you would like to learn more about COSMIC, then don't stop reading.

## What Can You Expect From COSMIC?

![a poster with the new cosmic branding](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/07/Cosmic_Poster.png)

Source: [System76](https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-branding?ref=itsfoss.com)

For starters, the developers recently [introduced](https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-branding?ref=itsfoss.com) the branding for COSMIC, in which the “O” represents open source, signifying their commitment towards the same, with them openly embracing the community for taking COSMIC forward.

*I must say, the O in the logo reminds me of Wall-E.* 🤖

Set to be **Wayland-only**, COSMIC will have support for X11 apps, and will feature some extensive customization features such as app theming, window styling, advanced window tiling, and more.

There's also **a suite of Rust-based native COSMIC apps** that will tie together the whole experience, creating a unique ecosystem, that's open in nature (*Apple can learn from this*).

Some of those apps include:

- **COSMIC Files**
- **COSMIC Edit**
- **COSMIC Terminal**
- **COSMIC App Store**
- **COSMIC Screenshot Tool**

If the above still didn't satisfy your need for knowledge, then you should tune in to our [earlier coverage](https://itsfoss.com/pop-os-cosmic/) and System76's [podcast](https://system76.transistor.fm/10?ref=itsfoss.com) to dive deeper into their COSMIC world.

[All About the Upcoming Pop!\_OS COSMIC DesktopExcited for the COSMIC desktop with Pop!\_OS 24.04? Here’s what you can expect!![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/04/all-about-cosmic-de.png)](https://itsfoss.com/pop-os-cosmic/)

*💬 This goes without saying, stay tuned for our coverages of COSMIC alpha. If you have any thoughts or questions, feel free to add them in the comments below.*