Source Code #1 – systemd, GitHub lock-in, COSMIC
00:00 – Introduction: Why Source Code
01:08 – SDDM drops non-systemd support
04:22 – Gentoo considers leaving GitHub
07:12– COSMIC Desktop 1.0.x releases
09:47 – Control, independence, and the future of open source
12:07 – Closing thoughts
In this first episode of Source Code, we dive into three hot topics shaping the Linux and open-source ecosystem. Systemd becoming mandatory for key components, Gentoo considering leaving GitHub due to Microsoft’s Copilot push, and the rise of COSMIC Desktop as a bold attempt to build a new independent desktop environment. A deep, critical look at control, independence, and the future of open source.
KDE dev message on Reddit
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Gentoo announcement
https://www.gentoo.org/news/2026/01/0...
COSMIC update
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COSMIC 1.0.3 changelog
https://github.com/pop-os/cosmic-epoc...