Pop!_OS is a free and open-source Linux distribution created by System76, the American Linux computer manufacturer. Built on Ubuntu, it focuses on a clean, productive desktop experience and ships with COSMIC, System76’s own Rust-based, Wayland-native desktop environment. Although designed to run on System76 hardware, Pop!_OS installs on most PCs, and separate ISO images are published for NVIDIA and for AMD/Intel graphics.

Key Features

• COSMIC desktop — a Rust-based, Wayland-native desktop environment developed by System76
• Automatic window tiling — tiling is built into the window manager and can be toggled per window
• Pop!_Shop — a curated software store for deb packages, Flatpaks and updates
• Separate NVIDIA and AMD/Intel ISOs — correct drivers are present from first boot
• Encryption by default — full-disk encryption is offered directly in the installer
• Recovery partition — a built-in rescue environment for repairs and refresh installs
• Firmware updates — BIOS and device firmware can be updated from the Settings app without a terminal

Why Use Pop!_OS?

Pop!_OS is tuned for developers, makers and gamers who want an Ubuntu base plus a keyboard-friendly tiling workflow and current graphics drivers out of the box, without assembling those pieces themselves.

Use Cases

• Software developers who want tiling and current toolchains on an Ubuntu base
• System76 laptop and desktop owners who want the intended OS
• Gamers who want a driver-ready Ubuntu derivative with a modern Wayland desktop

Platform

Linux · x86-64

Licence

Free and open source. The operating system and the COSMIC desktop are distributed under open-source licences, including the GPL.

Website

pop.system76.com