Oh No! There Won't Be A Pop OS 22.10 Release
Pop OS 22.10 release won't be available in October 2022; the team plans to concentrate on developing the new Rust-based COSMIC desktop.
In a recent Reddit conversation about the status of upcoming Pop OS 22.10, the team said that there wouldn't be any Pop OS 22.10 release in October.
UPDATE (by Roy)
Another item on this:
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System76 is Skipping Pop!_OS 22.10 - Linux Magazine
In a move that is sure to raise some eyebrows, System76 has chosen to concentrate on COSMIC Desktop instead of staying in step with Ubuntu releases.
The next release of Ubuntu is due any time now. That version is 22.10 which highlights the GNOME 43 desktop environment. Since Pop!_OS began, it has followed the Ubuntu release schedule very closely, which makes perfect sense, given the OS is based on Canonical's desktop operating system.
But with the release of Ubuntu 22.10 comes a big shift for System76. Instead of bothering with remaining in lockstep with Canonical, the company has decided to focus all of its efforts and get its new, in-house, Rust-based desktop environment ready for the masses. That environment is COSMIC Desktop and it makes perfect sense for System76 to take this step.
UPDATE
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System76 Won't Release Pop!_OS 22.10 Linux Distro: Here's Why!
Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based distro that offers a polished user experience alongside a robust software suite.
Pop!_OS releases are usually worth the wait for their latest tech stack and useful tweaks they bring in with their desktop environment experience.
But, you will not be getting a Pop!_OS 22.10 release.
System76 wants to focus on developing its own Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment ditching GNOME for future releases. 😲
In case you did not know, here is our older coverage on the COSMIC desktop for Pop!_OS to provide clarity...