Category: Arch Linux
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Arch Linux Installer Enhances Security with U2F Authentication and Expands Connectivity with Bluetooth Support
The Arch Linux installer, Archinstall 3.0.9, has been released with several new features that enhance the installation experience. Notable among these updates is the integration of Bluetooth support, allowing users to establish Bluetooth connections during the installation process. This version also supports U2F (Universal 2nd Factor) authentication, providing an additional layer of security. Key features…
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CachyOS July 2025 Update: Users Can Now Choose Their Preferred Shell During Installation!
The CachyOS development team has launched the July 2025 ISO snapshot of this popular Arch Linux-based distribution, introducing a much-anticipated feature: users can now select their preferred shell during installation. The new options include cachyos-fish-config and cachyos-zsh-config. Should users not select either, the system will default to Bash, while Fish remains the default configuration. Additionally,…
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Download Now: First Arch Linux ISO Release Featuring Linux Kernel 6.15
Arch Linux has released its first ISO snapshot powered by the newly launched Linux kernel 6.15, marking the arrival of Arch Linux 2025.07.01. This snapshot, available for download, incorporates advancements in GNU/Linux technologies and aims to enhance hardware detection, particularly for newer and some older devices that previous Arch ISOs struggled with. Included with this…
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CachyOS May 2025 ISO Snapshot: Enhanced Support for Legacy NVIDIA GPUs
The CachyOS development team has released the May 2025 ISO snapshot of their Arch Linux-based distribution, which notably enhances support for older NVIDIA GPUs along with a few other exciting features. At its core, the new version continues to utilize the Linux 6.14 kernel series. It introduces the latest KDE Plasma 6.3.5 desktop environment supported…
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Archinstall 3.0.3 Enhances Limine Bootloader Support in Arch Linux Installer
The Arch Linux Installer, Archinstall, has been updated to version 3.0.3, the latest maintenance release in the Archinstall 3.0 series. This update brings several significant improvements and bug fixes, particularly enhancing the support for the Limine bootloader. Among the key updates, Archinstall 3.0.3 introduces support for Unified Kernel Images (UKI) and organizes the Limine configuration…
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EndeavourOS Mercury Neo: A New Dawn with KDE Plasma 6.3, NVIDIA 570, and Mesa 25
The EndeavourOS team has officially released EndeavourOS Mercury Neo, which serves as a maintenance update for the earlier Mercury release. This new version addresses various issues and updates core components, reflecting ongoing improvements since its predecessor’s launch on February 10, 2025. EndeavourOS Mercury Neo is now enhanced with Linux kernel 6.13.7 and updates the graphical…
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Garuda Linux “Broadwing” Launches: Introducing the Mokka Edition and a Revamped Welcome App!
Garuda Linux “Broadwing” has officially launched, bringing with it a brand-new Mokka Edition and an updated Welcome app designed to enhance the overall user experience. This release updates several editions, including dr460nized, Hyprland, i3, and Sway. The latest version is based on the cutting-edge Linux 6.13 kernel and features a new Welcome app called Garuda…
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EndeavourOS Mercury: A Fresh Arch Linux Experience with Linux Kernel 6.13 and Xfce 4.20
The EndeavourOS team has officially released EndeavourOS Mercury, an Arch Linux-based distribution that comes with the latest features and improvements. This release features the Linux Kernel 6.13, and users can choose between the KDE Plasma 6.2.5 and Xfce 4.20 desktop environments during installation. EndeavourOS Mercury boasts the Mesa 24.3.4 graphics stack and includes a revamped…
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CachyOS February 2025 ISO Snapshot: Featuring Linux Kernel 6.13 and NVIDIA 570 Driver
Arch Linux-based CachyOS has released a new ISO snapshot for February 2025, featuring significant updates including the latest Linux kernel and enhanced support for NVIDIA GPU users. The snapshot is powered by the Linux kernel 6.13 and runs the KDE Plasma 6.2.5 desktop environment by default. This release also includes the beta version of the…
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Introducing Archinstall 3.0: A New Era for Arch Linux with a Revamped Menu-Based Installer
The Archinstall 3.0 menu-based installer for Arch Linux has been officially released, showcasing significant updates including a redesigned user interface. This version introduces a new text-mode interface powered by the Curses terminal control library, which enhances the layout and overall user experience. In the revamped setup, the installer presents main settings in a side panel…
