# Synex 26.10.17 updates base system and COSMIC desktop to 1.10.0

> **Key takeaway:** Synex 26.10.17 updates its Debian Stable base and introduces COSMIC desktop version 1.10.0 with new core components.

**Published:** 2026-10-17T19:52:34+00:00 
**Source:** DistroWatch Weekly & News 
**Category:** distro-news 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/synex-261017-updates-base-system-and-cosmic-desktop-to-1100.html 

## Summary
The Synex distribution has released snapshot 26.10.17, which updates the underlying Debian Stable base system. The release features a significant update for the COSMIC desktop edition, moving it to version 1.10.0. This update includes improvements to the Wayland compositor, session manager, and several core environment applications.

## Changes in the COSMIC edition
- Updates the **COSMIC desktop** to version 1.10.0, incorporating changes from versions 1.9.0 and 1.10.0.
- Adds **cosmic-viewer** as the new default image viewer, replacing the previous GTK-based viewer.
- Introduces **cosmic-osk**, an on-screen keyboard with a dedicated applet for enabling/disabling.
- Unifies the lock screen appearance with the desktop background.
- Synchronizes interface fonts via the settings daemon so third-party GTK applications match COSMIC typography.

## Why it matters
The update improves the integration of the COSMIC desktop environment within the Synex distribution by refining core components and font consistency.