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Pop!_OS

Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring its own GNOME-based desktop environment called COSMIC. It is designed with productivity in mind; it has fluid windows, search navigation via the Super key, workspaces that can hide clutter, and efficient auto-tiling of windows.

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GNOME OS

GNOME OS is an experimental, immutable Linux distribution that ships the latest in-development GNOME desktop, core applications and stack. It serves as a reference for developers and testers.

Technical Specs Comparison
Pop!_OSGNOME OS
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
deb, flatpak, PackageKitPackage Managerflatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
24.04Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 11, 2025Release DateJune 1, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
COSMICGNOME
Desktops
COSMICGNOME