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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.
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The EndeavourOS team has announced the release of Ganymede Neo, the latest stable snapshot of their Arch Linux-based distribution featuring the KDE Plasma desktop. This update includes the Linux 6.18 LTS kernel and KDE Plasma 6.5.4, along with several component upgrades. It marks the final installment in the Ganymede series before the shift to the upcoming Titan release.
CachyOS, the Arch Linux-based distribution known for gaming optimizations, has revealed plans for a new server edition targeting NAS, workstations, and server environments. The edition aims to offer hardened configurations and performance-tuned packages. A release is slated for 2026.
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Arch Linux has become one of the first Linux distributions to drop official support for Nvidia's Pascal-based GTX 10-series graphics cards. The change follows Nvidia's July announcement to discontinue default support for these GPUs. Users relying on older hardware will need to manually install previous driver versions to continue using them.
The latest version of Archinstall, 3.0.13, introduces a new WiFi connection menu to the Arch Linux installation process. This update aims to simplify network setup during installation. Phoronix reported the release, highlighting its focus on improving user experience.
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The Arch Linux project has released its November 2025 ISO snapshot, version 2025.11.01, featuring the Linux 6.17 kernel for improved hardware detection. This update arrives alongside Archinstall 3.0.12, a menu-based installer with new features, and Pacman 7.1 package manager enhancements. The release targets new installations, while existing users can update via standard commands.