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Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring a custom GNOME desktop. Pop!_OS is designed to have a minimal amount of clutter on the desktop without distractions in order to allow the user to focus on work. The distribution is developed by Linux computer retailer System76.
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2018-03-29 |
NEW • Development Release: Pop!_OS 18.04 Testing |
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Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based distribution developed by System76 which features the GNOME desktop. The distribution's developers have published a testing snapshot for the upcoming version of Pop!_OS 18.04. This testing snapshot includes a new installer that offers full disk encryption. However, the new installer also has the limitation of not offering custom partition layouts and will wipe the drive. "Our first iteration of the 18.04 ISO is ready for testing. In this release you'll notice new features including: A new installer experience. Full disk encryption by default. USB flashing utility. Testing the new installer is our priority for this test release. Dual boot setups are not currently supported but will be by the final installer release. Please test installing on a variety of hardware and provide feedback on any issues you encounter." More information, including a list of known issues, can be found on the project's Testing page. Pop!_OS installation images are available in two separate editions, one for systems running Intel and AMD video cards and one for NVIDIA cards. Download (pkglist): pop-os_18.04_amd64_intel_12.iso (1,582MB), pop-os_18.04_amd64_nvidia_12.iso (1,678MB). |
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Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring a custom GNOME desktop. Pop!_OS is designed to have a minimal amount of clutter on the desktop without distractions in order to allow the user to focus on work. The distribution is developed by Linux computer retailer System76.
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2024-08-08 |
Development Release: Pop!_OS 24.04 Alpha 1 |
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Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based distribution developed by System76. The project has published a new alpha release which showcases the company's custom COSMIC desktop. "The alpha release includes the features most users require for day-to-day use. Applets in the panel provide important functionality including connecting to wireless networks, audio output and input device selection, and connecting to Bluetooth devices. COSMIC applications for the first release include COSMIC Terminal, COSMIC Files, COSMIC Edit, COSMIC App Store, and COSMIC Settings. COSMIC Settings includes Desktop and Panel options, Wallpaper, Appearance, Workspaces, Input Device settings, Display configuration, Power settings, and About. Completing Settings pages, fixing bugs, and performance improvements account for most of the remaining work before the first beta release." Further information can be found on the project's website. There are two ISO file, one for AMD/Intel video cards and one for NVIDIA video cards. Download (SHA256, pkglist): pop-os_24.04_amd64_intel_9.iso (2,568MB), pop-os_24.04_amd64_nvidia_9.iso (2,948MB). |
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2022-04-25 |
Distribution Release: Pop!_OS 22.04 |
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Pop!_OS is a desktop distribution featuring the GNOME desktop, it is based on Ubuntu and developed by System76. The company's latest release is Pop!_OS 22.04 which is a long-term support (LTS) edition. "Automatic updates: update and upgrade Pop!_OS automatically from the 'OS Upgrade & Recovery' panel in Settings; minimize interruption by scheduling what day and time you want your computer to perform the updates; scheduled automatic updates include support for Debian, Flatpak and Nix packages; to reduce distractions, notifications for available updates are set to show weekly by default; the frequency can also be set to daily or monthly notifications; notifications won't show if you have automatic updates enabled; automatic updates are turned off by default; at the bottom of the Settings menu, you'll find the new Support panel - here, you'll have quick access to troubleshooting resources such as: documentation articles for both Pop!_OS and System76 hardware on the support page; the community support chat...." Additional information is provided in the distribution's release announcement. The distribution is provided in one 64-bit build for Intel and AMD video cards and a separate build for NVIDIA video cards. There is also a build for Raspberry Pi 4 computers. Download (SHA256, pkglist): pop-os_22.04_amd64_intel_4.iso (2,597MB), pop-os_22.04_amd64_nvidia_4.iso (3,129MB). |
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2021-12-14 |
Distribution Release: Pop!_OS 21.10 |
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Pop!_OS is a desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu and developed by System76. The distribution's latest version is Pop!_OS 21.10 which includes initial support for Raspberry Pi computers. The release announcement shares other changes and features: "Previously when navigating to Applications, a full screen Application Wall would appear. In Pop!_OS 21.10, the Application Library opens in a small, searchable window over your current workspace. Like the former view, the Application Library can be opened from the top bar, a 4-finger swipe right on the trackpad, or by using Super + A on your keyboard. What this means for you: Better multi-monitor experience: The Application Library will launch on the display that has your mouse focus. This way, you can keep your eyes on your current workspace and launch the application on the display you intended. Easy scanning: Alphabetical listing makes it easier to scan and find the application or folder you want. Simple app organization: Drag and drop applications into custom folders. The new folders are always visible, and act like tabs to move between your personally organized applications. Search: Quickly filters your installed applications as well as apps available to install from the Pop!_Shop. Just the right size: Achieves the same information density while using much less space." Pop!_OOS is available in Intel/AMD, NVIDIA, and Raspberry Pi editions. Download (SHA256, pkglist): pop-os_21.10_amd64_intel_3.iso (2,513MB), pop-os_21.10_amd64_nvidia_3.iso (2,976MB). |
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2021-06-30 |
Distribution Release: Pop!_OS 21.04 |
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Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring a custom GNOME desktop. Pop!_OS is designed to have a minimal amount of clutter on the desktop without distractions in order to allow the user to focus on work. The project's latest release, Pop!_OS 21.04, addresses new ways for the dock to work and provids trackpad gestures. "A prequel to the tangible holograms of the future, trackpad gestures give your hand full command over your workspace. Here are some swift motions to keep you navigating smoothly: Swipe four fingers right on the trackpad to open the Applications view. Swipe four fingers left to open the Workspaces view. Swipe four fingers up or down to switch to another workspace. Swipe with three fingers to switch between open windows. Additional features: Optional minimize and maximize buttons for windows have been added! Minimize is enabled by default, and maximize can be enabled in Settings. Tile windows with your mouse! Just click and drag tiled windows to rearrange them to your liking. A hint will appear to show you where it will be arranged on drop. The recovery partition can now be upgraded through the OS Upgrade & Recovery menu in Settings! The launcher's search algorithm has been updated to prioritize relevant applications for a smoother experience." Additional information is provided in the project's release announcement. Download (SHA256) (pkglist): pop-os_21.04_amd64_intel_5.iso (2,420MB), pop-os_21.04_amd64_nvidia_5.iso (2,805MB). |
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2020-10-23 |
Distribution Release: Pop!_OS 20.10 |
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System76, a US-based manufacturer of Linux desktops, laptops and servers, has announced the release of Pop!_OS 20.10, the latest version of the company's Ubuntu-based Linux distribution. It includes various usability improvements, such as stacking tiled windows, floating window exceptions, fractional scaling or external monitor support in hybrid graphics mode: "Pop!_OS 20.10 is the result of fine-tuning features released in version 20.04. Similar to the tabs in your web browser, stack tiled windows atop one another for easier organization. First, use Super + S to convert a window into a stack. Using Super + Enter and your arrow keys or Vim shortcuts will add a window to your stack. You can also launch an application into the stack using Super + / to add it automatically. Super + Left or Right arrows cycles between windows in the stack. Lastly, move windows out of the stack and press Super + S to convert it back to a standard window." Read the rest of the release announcement for more information, screenshots and screencasts. As always, there are separate ISO images for computers with Intel and NVIDIA graphics cards; download (SHA256, pkglist): pop-os_20.10_amd64_intel_1.iso (2,295MB), pop-os_20.10_amd64_nvidia_1.iso (2,619MB). |
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2020-05-01 |
Distribution Release: Pop!_OS 20.04 |
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Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based, desktop distribution developed by System76. The company has published a new version, 20.04, of Pop!_OS which introduces improved keyboard navigation, enables Flatpak support with the Flathub repository enabled, and the ability to assign applications to run on a specific graphics card. "Previously on Pop!_OS: Laptops with Intel and NVIDIA graphics have the power to Jekyll and Hyde between integrated graphics and the dGPU. Now on Pop!_OS, In addition to switching between Intel and NVIDIA graphics, you can choose Hybrid Graphics from the system menu. In Hybrid Graphics mode, your laptop runs on the battery-saving Intel GPU and only uses the NVIDIA GPU for applications you designate. To do this, simply right-click on the app icon and select 'Launch using Dedicated Graphics Card'. Application developers and maintainers can configure their applications to use the dedicated GPU by default by setting the following flag in their .desktop file: X-KDE-RunOnDiscreteGpu=true." Further information can be found in the company's release announcement. Download (SHA256, pkglist): pop-os_20.04_amd64_intel_5.iso (2,135MB), pop-os_20.04_amd64_nvidia_5.iso (2,411MB). |
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2020-04-17 |
Development Release: Pop!_OS 20.04 Beta |
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Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring a custom GNOME desktop. Pop!_OS is designed to have a minimal amount of clutter on the desktop without distractions in order to allow the user to focus on work. The distribution has published a new development release, Pop!_OS 20.04 Beta, which offers window tiling and includes support for Flatpak packages with the Flathub repository enabled. "Pop!_OS 20.04 features automatic window tiling. To activate tiling mode, click the tiling menu icon at the top right of the screen and toggle on Tile Windows. Open and newly launched windows will be automatically tiled. Toggling off Tile Windows will revert to floating mode. Click the tiling menu icon again and choose Keyboard Shortcuts. This help application will show you how to navigate, move, and resize windows all with your keyboard. Type Super + / to activate the new application switcher and launcher. Instead of Super + Tabbing through application icons, simply type Super + / and start typing the name of the application you want to switch to or launch." Further details on the beta can be found in the project's release notes. There are separate downloads offered for people with NVIDIA or Intel and AMD video cards. Download (pkglist): pop-os_20.04_amd64_intel_4.iso (2,147MB), pop-os_20.04_amd64_nvidia_4.iso (2,422MB). |
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2019-04-20 |
Distribution Release: Pop!_OS 19.04 |
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Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based distribution developed by System76. The company's latest release is Pop!_OS 19.04 which ships with GNOME 3.32 and offers a number of visual enhancements. "It's spring again! Leaves are budding and updates are blooming for Pop!_OS. Here's what's new in Pop!_OS 19.04: The Slim Mode option maximizes your screen real estate by reducing the height of the header on application windows. Dark Mode gives your applications a relaxing ambience for nighttime viewing. Both Dark Mode and Slim Mode can be activated in the Appearance settings menu. Refresh Install allows you to reinstall Pop!_OS without losing Users and any data in your Home directories. This feature is available from the recovery partition on new installations (not upgrades). Pop!_OS has been updated to use version 5.0 of the Linux kernel. GNOME has been updated to version 3.32. In addition to these features, you'll also notice design changes to your icons. The icons for Pop!_OS applications, files, and folders have been redesigned to complement GNOME's icons under their new design guidelines." Further information and screenshots can be found in the project's release announcement. The distribution is provided in two editions, one for computers with Intel and AMD video cards, the other for systems running NVIDIA video cards. Download (SHA256) (pkglist): pop-os_19.04_amd64_intel_4.iso (2,119MB), pop-os_19.04_amd64_nvidia_4.iso (2,363MB). |
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2018-10-20 |
Distribution Release: Pop!_OS 18.10 |
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Following the release of Ubuntu 18.10 earlier this week, Pop!_OS, an Ubuntu-based distribution which ships on desktops and laptops built by Linux hardware specialist System76, has also been updated to version 18.10: "Your favorite Pop!_erating system has leveled up with Pop!_18.10. Most of the new updates will also be rolled into Pop!_18.04. Here's what we've been working on since our last Pop!_OS announcement. New kernel, graphic stack, and GNOME desktop environment for Pop!_18.10: 18.10 will have lots of updated packages from upstream Ubuntu that 18.04 won't get; theme changes and visual tweaks to widgets give your favorite OS some extra Pop! Pop!_Shop: application previews now load faster; improvements to the UI to prevent it from freezing, like a down jacket sewn from phoenix feathers; oh, and before we forget, there's also some resolutions for outstanding memory leaks. CUDA and TensorFlow: we keep CUDA and TensorFlow up to date and easy to use, now, you can take CUDA + cuDNN + TensorFlow installation from 100 lines of code to a single command." Continue to the release announcement for more information and screenshots. Download (SHA256, pkglist): pop-os_18.10_amd64_intel_3.iso (2,046MB), pop-os_18.10_amd64_nvidia_3.iso (2,290MB). |
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