Some of the latest feature work for the Rust and Wayland based COSMIC desktop environment is on creating their new "Frosted Glass" appearance. It's getting closer to release and giving off Windows Aero vibes for that design language from the Windows Vista days.

System76 CEO Carl Richell shared on X yesterday that COSMIC Frosted Glass is "getting closer" with plans to make the effect subtle by default but can be made glassier depending on user preference. Or, disabled outright.

Here are some of the latest development screenshots that Carl posted on [1]X for those interested:

Yay or nay? Share your thoughts on this latest COSMIC work by commenting in the forums. To me it reminds me of Windows Aero or some of the prototype screenshots back during the Windows Longhorn period.

If all goes well this could be rolling out soon to the COSMIC desktop with the effect being built into the COSMIC compositor and libcosmic toolkit.



[1] https://x.com/carlrichell/status/2061607188574122078