Linux hardware vendor System76 has officially rolled out its highly anticipated Frosted Glass effect for the COSMIC desktop environment. While initially available exclusively to Pop!_OS Linux users, the update is slated to reach the broader Linux community shortly after.
Many users expected this aesthetic upgrade to debut with the major COSMIC 2.0 release of the Rust-based desktop environment. However, System76 surprised the community by rolling it out early to current Pop!_OS Linux 24.04 LTS users.
What is the COSMIC Frosted Glass Effect?
The Frosted Glass effect introduces a window style that draws potential inspiration from Apple’s classic Liquid Glass design ecosystem. As a purely cosmetic enhancement, it is designed to deliver a more visually pleasant and modern experience for desktop customization enthusiasts.
The new feature is housed directly within the COSMIC Settings panel as a convenient pop-up menu under the Appearance configuration. If your Pop!_OS Linux 24.04 LTS installation is fully up to date, you can easily turn it on by navigating to Display > Appearance > Style > Frosted Glass.
Customizing the Visual Style
The effect is disabled by default, offering a wide array of granular tweaking options so you can achieve your perfect desktop aesthetic. You can selectively enable Frosted Glass across various desktop components or mix and match combinations to fit your preference.
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System Interface: Applying the effect here transforms the look of the COSMIC Launcher, application library, workspace overview, logic screen, and on-screen controls.
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Windows and Dialogs: You can isolate the translucent effect strictly to standard application windows and system dialog boxes.
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Panels and Applets: Users can choose to apply the effect only to the main panel and individual applet menus.
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Docks and Menus: You can pair the panel with the dock for a unified, clean interface style.
For complete immersion, you can also enable all four options simultaneously to experience the translucent effect across the entire operating system.
Furthermore, the settings allow you to fine-tune both frost thickness and glass opacity. This control ensures you can perfectly tailor the look and feel to your exact preferences.
Final Thoughts and Availability
The Frosted Glass effect looks particularly striking when paired with a dark system style. This elegant addition is poised to make the COSMIC desktop environment even more appealing to both existing users and Linux newcomers alike.
Currently, the feature is live for Pop!_OS Linux 24.04 LTS users. If you are running the COSMIC desktop environment on a different GNU/Linux distribution, you will only need to wait a few more days before the update lands on your system.
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