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Tech illustration of CachyOS January 2026 ISO release showcasing KDE Plasma login manager on Wayland for enhanced performance.
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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.

Arch Linux has issued its February installation ISO, incorporating package updates from January 2026. This monthly snapshot includes a newer kernel, system libraries, and security enhancements for fresh installations. Users can now download it from official mirrors to set up the latest version of the rolling-release distribution.

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A technology enthusiast has evaluated every major Linux package manager and named their favorite. The review highlights personal experience with Arch Linux. Published on January 16, 2026.

Following Arch Linux's shift to NVIDIA driver 590 dropping Pascal GPU support, users report boot failures to the command line after updates. Community workarounds via legacy AUR packages exist but complicate gaming setups like Steam, as highlighted by tech commentator Brodie Robertson.

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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.

The latest version of Arch Linux's menu-based installer, Archinstall 3.0.14, has been released with enhancements for UEFI bootloader installation. This update introduces a new dialog for placing the bootloader on removable devices and addresses several bugs. It is now available in stable repositories and will feature in the upcoming Arch Linux ISO snapshot.

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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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