The alpha version of COSMIC, a new desktop environment for Pop!_OS and other Linux distros, has been released with new features, customization, performance, stability, and security. While bugs are expected in this alpha state, feedback so far has been positive, praising its speed and potential. The design system and app templates aim to provide a cohesive and integrated experience for developers and users. Exciting features include date and time settings, screen capture, touchpad defaults, and an upgrade path for Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS. Contributors have added useful features and fixed bugs, and users can become COSMIC Ambassadors to promote the new desktop environment.
https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-alpha-released-heres-what-people-are-saying/