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technology1 month ago•2 min saved

CachyOS Handheld Edition Embraces Wayland, Dropping Bcachefs in March 2026 Update

CachyOS March 2026 refresh brings Wayland to CachyOS Handheld Edition (replacing X11), updates the installer with animated previews and JPEG-XL support, switches Gamescope session to a cachyos fork with firmware updates for Steam Deck and Legion Go, replaces SDDM with Plasma Login Manager, and removes Bcachefs from the installer due to kernel module dependencies; the update also adds a Winboat option in the Welcome screen and is available as a new ISO from CachyOS.org.

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#bcachefs #cachyos #gamescope

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

CachyOS kicks off 2026 with Wayland, Plasma login, and Limine boot

CachyOS's first 2026 ISO switches to Wayland by default and uses KDE Plasma Login Manager, replaces SDDM, and makes Limine the default bootloader. The release also enables Btrfs compression level 1, adds nouveau-fw for older NVIDIA GPUs to support VA-API, and includes fixes for Framework laptops with AMD Zen 5, alongside GNOME package handling improvements.

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#btrfs #cachyos #limine

technology3 months ago•8 min saved

Why Switching to Linux Can Revitalize Your Old PC

The author switched from Windows to Linux using CachyOS, an Arch-based distro, and reports a mostly smooth transition with hardware working well, some minor issues like mouse compatibility, and successful use for work and gaming, though some challenges remain, especially with certain apps and hardware.

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#cachyos #dual-boot #gaming

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

CachyOS on AMD EPYC Servers: Performance Insights

The article explores the current performance of CachyOS, an Arch Linux-based OS, on AMD EPYC servers through benchmarking against upstream Arch Linux and Ubuntu, highlighting its promising out-of-the-box performance and potential for future server applications, with a focus on performance and power efficiency.

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#amd-epyc #cachyos #linux-benchmarks

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

CachyOS Develops Server Edition Powered by Arch Linux

CachyOS, an Arch Linux-based distribution popular among gamers and enthusiasts, is developing a server edition aimed at NAS, workstations, and servers, featuring hardened configurations and performance optimizations, with plans to enhance compiler optimizations and provide easy deployment for hosting providers.

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#arch-linux #cachyos #linux

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"CachyOS Explores AVX-512 Optimization in x86-64-v4 Repository"

CachyOS Linux distribution is experimenting with x86-64-v4 repository, offering optimized packages for Intel and AMD systems with AVX-512 support, providing better performance for compute intensive applications. The repository has been trialed since December, targeting AMD Zen 4 and newer Intel hardware, and is currently collecting user feedback. Users interested in trying out the x86-64-v4 packages can find details on the CachyOS blog.

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#amd-zen-4 #avx-512 #cachyos