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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.
The Xfce project is creating a new Wayland compositor named Xfwl4 to support Wayland sessions in its lightweight desktop environment. This tool will complement the existing Xfwm4 window manager, enabling seamless transitions between X11 and Wayland. Led by developer Brian Tarricone, the compositor aims for inclusion in the upcoming Xfce 4.22 release in 2026.
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Nvidia has launched version 580.126.09 of its graphics driver, targeting improved support for recent Linux kernels. This minor update addresses compatibility issues and fixes specific display bugs for users on Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris platforms. The release builds on the 580 series' recent advancements in Wayland and performance optimizations.
The open-source media player MPV has released version 0.41, introducing enhanced support for Wayland and other features for Linux users. This update, arriving nine months after version 0.40, prioritizes Vulkan hardware decoding and adds ambient light support. It aims to improve performance and compatibility across various platforms.
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NVIDIA has launched the 590.48.01 graphics driver, the first stable release in the 590 'New Feature' series for Linux, BSD, and Solaris systems. Following last week's 580.119.02 production branch, it enhances Wayland compatibility, Vulkan performance, and fixes bugs while raising minimum software requirements.