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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.
Hynek Schlindenbuch, a full-time PHP programmer, has fixed a long-standing KDE Plasma issue allowing independent virtual desktops on each screen. The feature, requested since 2005, landed in KWin's master branch for Plasma 6.7 on Wayland. It addresses demands from users with multi-monitor setups.
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Fedora Asahi Remix 43, based on Fedora 43, introduces support for Mac Pro and functional microphones on M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBooks. The release features Linux kernel 6.17, KDE Plasma 6.6, and a GNOME 49 variant, along with RPM 6.0 and the DNF5 backend ahead of mainline Fedora. Hardware improvements include 120Hz refresh rates on certain MacBook Pro models.
Fedora Linux marked 2025 with the release of versions 42 and 43, introducing advancements in performance, desktop environments, and hardware support. These updates highlight the project's role in driving open-source innovations that influence broader ecosystems like Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Developers and users benefit from enhanced stability and cutting-edge tools tailored for modern computing needs.
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The ParrotOS team has launched version 7.0 of its Debian-based ethical hacking and penetration testing distribution, codenamed Echo. Built on Debian 13 Trixie and Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, it features KDE Plasma as the default desktop environment on Wayland. New tools and RISC-V support highlight the update's focus on security professionals.