CachyOS im Test: Wie schnell kann ein Linux sein?
CachyOS steckt mitten im Hype: Laut DistroWatch hat es sogar Mint als populärste Linux-Distribution abgelöst. Wir haben uns das Betriebssystem angeschaut.

CachyOS im Test: Wie schnell kann ein Linux sein?
CachyOS steckt mitten im Hype: Laut DistroWatch hat es sogar Mint als populärste Linux-Distribution abgelöst. Wir haben uns das Betriebssystem angeschaut.
HeliumOS 10 Beta Released with NVIDIA Support #Heliumos10Beta #Almalinux10 #Linuxdistribution #Releases #Linux
https://ostechnix.com/heliumos-10-beta-released-with-nvidia-support/
This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
Ubuntu 24.10 will reach EOL on July 10, upgrading to 25.04 is recommended:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/06/ubuntu-24-10-oracular-oriole-eol-july-2025
Ubuntu 25.10 (shipping GNOME 49) will remove GNOME X11 session:
https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-25-10-questing-quokka-to-remove-the-gnome-on-xorg-x11-session
Linux Mint 20 reached EOL, upgrading to 22 is recommended:
https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-mint-20-eol/
Linux Mint 22.2 adds out-of-the-box fingerprint authentication support with Fingwit app:
https://9to5linux.com/linux-mint-22-2-will-feature-fingerprint-authentication-with-fingwit-app
Nitrux drops the Plasma-based NX desktop for Hyprland, due to the discontinuation of Plasma LTS released:
https://9to5linux.com/nitrux-linux-drops-its-kde-plasma-based-nx-desktop-for-hyprland
(It's a bit weird choice that they ditched a full DE for a standalone compositor, which is tiling in fact, and requires editing some config files manually, not sure if DE users want that.)
Kali Linux 2025.2 released with revamped Kali Menu, GNOME 48, KDE Plasma 8.3, 13 new tools (including Azurehound, binwalk3, bloodhound-ce-python etc.):
https://9to5linux.com/kali-linux-2025-2-released-with-revamped-kali-menu-13-new-hacking-tools
GNOME 49 Alpha 0 available with preparations for disabling X11 by default:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-49-Alpha-0-Packages
Sway 1.11 released with explicit sync support, support for the ext-image-copy-capture-v1 and ext-image-capture-source-v1 protocols for improved screen capture, support for the alpha-modifier-v1 protocol for setting an alpha multiplier for a surface, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/sway-1-11-tiling-wayland-compositor-adds-support-for-explicit-synchronization
(More Linux and FOSS news in comments)
@ktn
Prof. Klaus Knopper
(Der Macher von #Knoppix) hat immer sehr hohen Wert auf #barrierefreiheit seiner #linuxdistribution (#Knoppixlinux) gelegt.
Ich meine mich zu erinnern, dass seine Frau eine Sehbeeintrachtigung hat.
Er und seine Frau dürften wohl mit die kompetentesten Ansprechpartner sein.
This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
GNOME Foundation has a new executive director, Steven Deobald, an experienced software developer, who plans to focus on transparency about the operation of the foundation:
https://blogs.gnome.org/steven/2025/05/06/introducing-myself/
GNOME 49 will include Showtime instead of Totem as the default video player:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/gnome-49-replaces-totem-video-player-with-showtime
(It's time to make the switch I guess, Totem didn't really work, at least for me, it couldn't open videos, crashed quite a lot.)
(I remember a dev making an April's FOols joke that Showtime finally shows the time as the name suggests lol)
Linux Mint 22.2 will include new default theme with more blue-ish gray colors, to ensure that Adwaita programs look better on the system, XDG Desktop Portal XApp is tweaked to ensure that Adwaita programs follow accent colors:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/linux-mint-22-2-default-theme-changes
(Oh no Mint, you accept the widely hated GNOME standards? What are you doing? lol)
Linux Mint 22.2 and LMDE 7 codenames revealed, 22.2 will be called "Zara", 7 will be called "Gigi":
https://betanews.com/2025/05/08/linux-mint-22-2-and-lmde-7-codenames-revealed/
openSUSE removes Deepin desktop from community repos due to lack of package maintenance consistency and security concerns:
https://news.itsfoss.com/opensuse-deepin-desktop-removal/
Ubuntu plans to ditch regular sudo for sudo-rs (written in Rust):
https://betanews.com/2025/05/06/ubuntu-linux-sudo-rust-sudo-rs/
Ubuntu 25.10 daily build are available for download:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-25-10-daily-builds-download-testing
KDE Plasma 6.3.5 released with improved multi-screen support, NVIDIA GPU fixes, various other bug fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-plasma-6-3-5-improves-support-for-multi-screen-setups-nvidia-gpu-users
KDE Frameworks 6.14 released with support for some archaic units for KRunner, revamped New Files dialog for the Dolphin file manager and other KIO-based apps, other improvements:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-frameworks-6-14-revamps-new-files-dialog-expands-krunner-unit-conversion
(More Linux news in comment)
Raspberry Pi OS: Small improvements in the last version before "Trixie"
The developers have improved the Raspberry Pi OS once again, the last time before switching to the Debian Trixie basis.
This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
KDE discontinues Plasma LTS releases, reduces feature update to 2 in a year instead of 3, offers extended bug-fix support period:
https://news.itsfoss.com/kde-plasma-lts-discontinued/
(Well done, KDE! In my experience, the biggest issue with Plasma has always been the amount of annoying bugs and crashes, which kind of negated the experience for me, despite the cool extra features and the extensive customization options. However, this new strategy might pay off in the long term, and make Plasma a more stable experience.)
4MLinux 48.0 released with Linux kernel 6.12, updated packages, Kino (classic IEEE 1394 DV video editor) preinstalled, VVenC encoder:
https://betanews.com/2025/04/28/overcome-depression-about-the-state-of-the-world-by-installing-4mlinux-48-0/
Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE) R14.1.4 released with emoji support, support for Ubuntu 25.04 and Fedora 43, tab support in KPDF document viewer, support for clickable links in calendar events, new wallpapers and color themes etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/trinity-desktop-environment-r14-1-4-released-with-support-for-ubuntu-25-04
Tails 6.15 released with updated Linux kernel and Tor Browser, various bug and security fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/5/tails-6-15-update-security-and-compatibility-fixes/
Linux kernel 6.15 RC4 released with various enhancements, bug fixes:
https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-6-15-rc4-released/
OpenSUSE Tumbleweed update includes Linux kernel 6.14, post-quantum resistant OpenSSH, updated packages:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/5/opensuse-tumbleweed-s-update-brings-linux-6-14-kernel-and-post-quantum-resistant-openssh/
Ubuntu 24.04 is now compatible with Qualcomm DragonWing processors:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-24-04-desktop-qualcomm-dragonwing-release
(FOSS news in comment)
Windows Subsystem für Linux: Offizielles Arch-Linux-Image verfügbar
Das Windows Subsystem für Linux (WSL) ist um eine renommierte Distribution reicher: Arch Linux steht nun offiziell darin bereit.
This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
APT 3.0 released with revamped interface, columnar display for package names and colored text for better readability, will be the default for Debian 13 and Ubuntu 25.04:
https://9to5linux.com/apt-3-0-debian-package-manager-released-with-revamped-command-line-interface
Tails 6.14.1 released with safe access for any directory in the Home directory or Persistent Storage via the Tor Browser (through the integration of XDG Desktop Portals of Flatpak), updated software, usability and accessibility fixes, bug fix for Welcome Screen:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/4/tails-6-14-1-released-with-enhanced-tor-browser-integration-software-updates-and-bug-fixes/
(Flatpak haters gonna drop Tails now lol)
Nitrux 3.9.1 released with MauiKit and Maui Apps update, Linux kernel 6.13, Mesa 25, new Fiery browser, default configuration files added for Bauh, udev rule for NTsync, module configuration for v4l2loopback, a PipeWire configuration file for wine64-preloade, automatic change of power profile, screen brightness and refresh rate on laptops depending on the power source, and more:
https://9to5linux.com/immutable-distro-nitrux-3-9-1-brings-new-convergent-web-browser-linux-6-13
CachyOS March 2025 snapshot available with new Limine bootloader, Linux kernel 6.14, KDE Plasma 6.3.3, new cachyos-samba-settings package, re-enabled GSP Firmware for the closed-source NVIDIA kernel module, support for the “ASUS Armoury” driver used by the ROG Ally and other devices for fan and power management, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/cachyos-iso-snapshot-for-march-2025-brings-new-bootloader-linux-kernel-6-14
Archinstall 3.0.3 released with improved Limine bootloader support, Sway replaced with Hyprland in the profile seat selection, improved FAT12 and FAT16 ESP support, package selector that displays a multi-selection menu to let users add any available package, will no longer force install the GRUB bootloader on BIOS systems when the user has not chosen it as a bootloader etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/arch-linux-installer-archinstall-3-0-3-improves-limine-bootloader-support
Serious security bypasses are found in Ubuntu 24.04 and later:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/3/new-security-bypasses-in-ubuntu-s-user-namespace-restrictions-require-manual-mitigation/
(FOSS news in comment)
This week's Linux and FOSS news:
LINUX NEWS
GNOME 48 will include sidebar for Text Editor, new default fonts, Digital Health / Wellbeing functionality:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Text-Editor-Sidebar
(After FosseryWeb sidebar, get ready to have a sidebar in Text Editor too lol)
GTK 5 drops X11 support, introduces Android backend for the toolkit:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GTK-X11-Now-Deprecated
(Meanwhile on Wayland, many video chat services don't support screen sharing, video recording is still problematic (at least on Debian), but no problem, just drop X11 and ignore the mentioned use cases...)
KDE Gear 24.12.2 released with improvements for Dolphin, Itinerary, Tokodon, Kate, Kamera, Kdenlive, NeoChat etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/kde-gear-24-12-2-improves-dolphin-itinerary-tokodon-and-many-other-kde-apps
CachyOS ISO snapshot for February includes Linux kernel 6.13, NVIDIA 570 driver, KDE Plasma 6.2.5, enabled tap-to-click by default for the X11 session etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/cachyos-iso-snapshot-for-february-2025-brings-linux-kernel-6-13-nvidia-570-driver
Tails 6.12 released with security fixes for Tor circuits and persistent storage, bug fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/tails-6-12-anonymous-os-fixes-security-issues-in-tor-circuits-persistent-storage
(FOSS news in reply)
Solus 4.7 Endurance Released With Improved NVIDIA GPU Support #Solus #Linux #Releases #LinuxDistribution
https://ostechnix.com/solus-4-7-endurance-released/
AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10 is Now Available with Linux kernel 6.12 #AlmaLinux #AlmaLinuxKitten #LinuxDistribution #Opensource #Releases #Linux
https://ostechnix.com/almalinux-os-kitten-10-is-now-available-with-linux-kernel-6-12/
If you're interested, you can take a look here:
https://lemmy.studio/post/3409116
https://lemmy.studio/post/3409290
As always, I'm happy for anyone contributing their thoughts, so feel free to do so here or just in a private message.
Additionally, I'd also appreciate any tips, tricks and ideas, especially concerning #Linuxdistribution and setting up #audio, as mentioned in the post.
I'll do the switch/Dual Boot regardless of the outcome of feedback, probably this weekend. Hope it all goes well, kinda worried
Anonymisierendes Linux: Tails 6.7 mit anonymem Chat und Secure-Boot-Tipps | heise online
https://heise.de/-9869193 #Betriebssystem #Linux #LinuxDistribution #Tails
Debian GNU/Linux 12.7 »Bookworm« und Debian 11.11 »Bullseye« veröffentlicht LinuxNews.de
https://linuxnews.de/debian-gnu-linux-12-7-bookworm-und-debian-11-11-bullseye-veroeffentlicht/ #Linux #LinuxDistribution #Debian #Bookworm #Bullseye
Linux-Distribution: Release von Ubuntu 24.04.1 verzögert sich | heise online
https://heise.de/-9838552 #Betriebssystem #Linux #LinuxDistribution #Ubuntu
Cosmic: Der Linux-Desktop soll in eine neue Epoche starten
https://www.pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/Cosmic-Epoch-1-Alpha-ausprobieren-1453468/galerie/3912125/ #Betriebssystem #Linux #LinuxDistribution #LinuxDesktop #Cosmic
Debian 13 wechselt für /tmp zu tmpfs - LinuxNews.de
https://linuxnews.de/debian-13-wechselt-von-tmp-zu-tmpfs/ #Linux #LinuxDistribution #Debian #Debian13
This week's Linux and FOSS news:
Linux kernel 6.8 reaches EOL, upgrading to 6.9 is recommended:
https://9to5linux.com/linux-kernel-6-8-reaches-end-of-life-users-should-upgrade-to-linux-kernel-6-9
KaOS 2024.05 released with updated KDE software, Linux kernel 6.8 (why??):
https://9to5linux.com/kaos-linux-2024-05-brings-bcachefs-support-marknote-note-taking-app
Nitrux 3.5 released with updated Mesa stack, improved boot time, hardware support:
https://9to5linux.com/systemd-free-and-immutable-distro-nitrux-3-5-is-here-with-mesa-24-1-nvidia-555
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