CachyOS
CachyOS releases January 2026 ISO with Plasma login manager
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The Arch Linux-based CachyOS distribution has issued its January 2026 ISO snapshot, featuring KDE Plasma 6.5.5 with Wayland as the default session and the new Plasma Login Manager replacing SDDM. This update includes kernel options, hardware enhancements, and installer improvements to boost performance and compatibility. Existing users can apply changes via a standard system update.
An article argues that specific tweaks for Linux gaming are more important than selecting a specialized gaming distribution. It highlights features from CachyOS that can be applied to any Linux distro. The piece was published on January 17, 2026.
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A technology writer has successfully replaced Windows with the Linux distribution CachyOS on their gaming desktop, encountering few hurdles in the first week. The setup, optimized for modern hardware and gaming, allowed seamless hardware integration and basic app usage. While minor issues persist, the experience has been positive so far.