COSMIC

Alpine Linux 3.24 introduces the COSMIC desktop environment, optimized for performance on older hardware, alongside updated software versions like GRUB, LLVM, and KDE Plasma. The release addresses OpenSSL security issues and retains musl libc instead of GNU components, with positive early testing results on legacy systems.

System76, a Linux-first PC vendor founded by Carl Richell with $1,500, has grown into a vertically integrated company producing hardware and software in Denver. The company prioritizes open-source principles, avoids venture capital, and targets business clients with Linux-based systems for engineering and research.