COSMIC Epoch 1.7.0 has been released, featuring significant updates that enhance accessibility, usability, and system stability for the open-source Linux desktop environment. Key improvements include shake-to-magnify cursor controls, faster network file browsing, and a searchable Open With dialog, which streamline daily workflows. Additionally, system-level changes such as a migration to POSIX sh for session startup scripts and enhanced PAM authentication resilience have been implemented. Users running Pop!_OS can expect this update to be included in the upcoming 24.04 branch once System76 finalizes the distribution update

COSMIC Epoch 1.7.0 Released: Accessibility, Stability, and Linux Desktop Polish

COSMIC Epoch 1.7.0 delivering a broad polish update that touches nearly every component of the open-source Linux desktop. The release introduces shake-to-magnify cursor controls, faster network file browsing, and a searchable Open With dialog to smooth out daily workflows. System-level changes include a critical POSIX sh migration for the session startup script and improved PAM authentication resilience in the login greeter. If you're running Pop!_OS, expect this build to land in the 24.04 branch once System76 finalizes the next distribution update.

COSMIC Epoch 1.7.0 Released: Accessibility, Stability, and Linux Desktop Polish @ Linux Compatible