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COSMIC Linux desktop's new Frosted Glass effect challenges Apple's Liquid Glass

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System76 has introduced a new "Frosted Glass" visual effect for its COSMIC desktop environment, designed for Linux. The company claims this new effect surpasses Apple's "Liquid Glass" found in macOS. This development positions the COSMIC desktop as a strong contender in user interface design within the Linux ecosystem. AI

IMPACT Enhances the visual aesthetics of Linux desktop environments, potentially improving user experience.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a new visual effect for a Linux desktop environment, which is a product feature rather than a core AI release or significant industry shift.

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COSMIC Linux desktop's new Frosted Glass effect challenges Apple's Liquid Glass

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I tested COSMIC's new Frosted Glass effect, and it's way better than MacOS' Liquid Glass This simply gorgeous Linux desktop just stole the UI crown from Apple's

    I tested COSMIC's new Frosted Glass effect, and it's way better than MacOS' Liquid Glass This simply gorgeous Linux desktop just stole the UI crown from Apple's Liquid Glass. https://www. zdnet.com/article/cosmic-deskt op-frosted-glass-linux-liquid-glass/ # Tech # Technology # Te…

    LINKS zdnet.com/…/cosmic-desktop-frosted-glass-…

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