Manjaro Linux 26.0 has been released with package updates and new features, including KDE Plasma 6.5 and GNOME 49, but recommends the Xfce edition for users wanting to continue using X11 sessions due to potential support loss in the other desktop environments. The update also includes new drivers, kernels, and software versions, with ISOs expected soon.
NVIDIA has discontinued support for Pascal GPUs on Linux, causing issues for users on Arch Linux who face driver failures after updates. The workaround involves using a legacy driver from the AUR, maintained by CachyOS, but this can break Steam and requires additional hacks. The situation highlights challenges in supporting older hardware on 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.
Arch Linux has dropped support for NVIDIA Pascal and older GPUs with the upgrade to driver version 590, focusing support on newer hardware while providing workarounds for older GPUs through community packages.
pearOS is a Romanian Linux distribution inspired by macOS, now rebuilt on Arch Linux with KDE Plasma 6.5.4, featuring a macOS-like interface and integrated Apple-style features, aiming to combine aesthetic appeal with Linux versatility.