Interview with Carl Richell, Founder of System76, about COSMIC Desktop, Pop!_OS, & more | Linux Today

Interview with Carl Richell, Founder of System76, about COSMIC Desktop, Pop!_OS, & more

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DL
Destination Linux
May 15, 2025

We sat down with Carl Richell, CEO of System76, for an in-depth conversation about the company’s mission, the future of Pop!_OS, and the development of their new Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment. From open-source hardware to the philosophy behind building a Linux-focused ecosystem—this is one interview you won’t want to miss.

DL

Destination Linux

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