Cobalt is an easy-to-use distribution of Linux built on the foundation of Universal Blue. It's faithful to GNOME design principles and aims to provide a GNOME experience that's faithful to the original design intentions. Furthermore, it's atomic; like other Universal Blue spins, your system's essential files are protected to ensure system stability.
To improve the atomic experience, Cobalt will eventually include its own suite of software. Software development hasn't began yet; right now, the focus is on preparing the foundation.
Cobalt is currently in very early development and shouldn't be used for non-developmental purposes. Contributions would be appreciated.
Contributions to Cobalt are appreciated! Before contributing, please read the Cobalt Design Document and Creating Commit Titles to get yourself on the right track and align yourself with the project's goals.
When a name was being chosen for this project, "Cobalt" was made a candidate because of an affinity for the kobolds of D&D origin. There was no other reason. It was later found out that cobalt likely received its name by disgruntled miners who believed that the unwanted ore was mischievously created by mine spirits referred to kobel; sometimes said to be a type of kobold, or more accurately a gnome; making it a perfect fit as the name for a project focused on GNOME software.