416: Interview with Carl Richell, Founder of System76 (COSMIC Desktop, Pop!_OS, & more)
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 13 min
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Episode description
video: https://youtu.be/uK-4VcuBjfM
We sat down with Carl Richell, CEO of System76, for an in-depth conversation about the company's mission, the future of Pop!_OS, and the development of their new Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment. From open-source hardware to the philosophy behind building a Linux-focused ecosystem—this is one interview you won’t want to miss.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:02:03 Community Feedback
00:06:01 Sandfly Security
00:08:35 Interview with Carl Richell of System76
01:08:54 Support the show
01:11:32 Outro
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