Arch Linux

Artix Linux, the Arch-based distribution without systemd, has released version 2026.11 featuring the KDE Plasma 6.8 desktop environment running exclusively on Wayland. The update is drawing attention in open-source circles, where Artix is popular among users who prefer Arch Linux without systemd's init system and want to see a fully Wayland-based Plasma experience.

Shelly 3.2, a graphical package manager for Arch Linux, has been released with support for downgrading multiple packages at once, alongside improvements to Flatpak and AppImage handling. The update is being shared across the free and open source software community, with coverage from Linux news outlet 9to5Linux.

Principia is a free, open-source physics-based sandbox puzzle game being promoted within the Linux gaming community. Players build contraptions, machines and robots to solve puzzles, with the game available through Arch packages, Flatpak and AppImage. Its source code is hosted on GitHub, and discussion is drawing attention from fans of libre software and puzzle simulations.

Shelly 3.1.10 has been released, bringing more reliable builds for the Arch User Repository and a new shell-styled progress bar, along with other improvements. The update is drawing attention in the Linux and open source community, particularly among Arch Linux users who rely on AUR tooling for installing packages on their systems.

A new app called LinuxRunner lets iPhone users run Debian, Arch and Alpine Linux desktops without jailbreaking their device. It uses its own ARM64 interpreter to run desktop programs including Firefox and Blender on iOS. The project is drawing attention in open-source and Apple communities as an unusual workaround for Apple's software restrictions.

A developer has gotten a PKGBUILD working for Arch Linux for a Zig-based tool, including a check for the correct Zig version and support for the -Dversion and -Dpie build options, with release versions now published on a self-hosted Git server. The work relates to a small drive information utility written in the Zig programming language.

SweetPotatOs, a new Arch Linux-based distribution, is being promoted as a way to rescue aging computers. The system uses Swirl, a Wayland compositor with horizontally scrolling tiled windows, and targets lightweight performance on older hardware. Linux users are sharing the release on social media, with LinuxAdictos covering the distro's launch and its approach to window management.

Yay 13.1, a popular AUR helper for Arch Linux, has been released with faster dependency resolution, more accurate package search, improved repository handling, and expanded Lua scripting capabilities. Linux users are discussing the update as a welcome refinement to one of the most widely used tools for installing packages from the Arch User Repository.

A new user is setting up CachyOS, an Arch-based Linux distribution, after recommendations from others, and is asking which games run well on it. The post reflects growing interest in performance-focused distros for PC gaming on Linux, with users swapping tips on compatibility and setups.

The open-source game programming library raylib has released version 6.2, and Linux game development communities are promoting it as a libre option for fast game prototyping. The library is available for Arch and RPM-based systems, with development hosted on GitHub and packages listed in Linux gaming resource catalogs. Programmers discuss it as a lightweight, beginner-friendly C library for building games.

A developer is building Pocketdesk, a tool that lets one keyboard and mouse control multiple laptops running Windows and Arch Linux, with Linux support via the InputCapture portal. It also turns a phone into a remote desktop and syncs files, clipboard and audio across machines. The project is open source under the MIT licence, written in Rust, requires no account, and is in beta while the developer looks for testers.

The SparkyLinux project has unveiled SparkyOS, a new portable edition built on Arch Linux that can run entirely from a USB stick, letting users carry a full system between computers. The release is being shared across free and open source software communities, where portable Linux flavors draw steady interest from users who want a persistent, customizable desktop without installing anything on the host machine.

Omarchy, the Arch Linux-based desktop setup, has added new keyboard shortcuts that let users adjust desktop settings quickly without digging through menus. The update is drawing attention among Linux enthusiasts, who are discussing how the shortcuts streamline tweaks to appearance, layout and system behaviour directly from the keyboard.

A free, open-source clone of Fasttracker II, the classic music tracker beloved by the Amiga demo scene, is available for download with packages for Arch, RPM and Debian-based distributions. The project, maintained by developer 8bitbubsy, reproduces the original tracker's interface and workflow while running on modern systems. Demo scene musicians and Linux users are sharing the release and celebrating the revival of a landmark tool in tracker music history.

A FreeBSD founder has ported Omarchy, the Arch Linux desktop configuration toolkit, to FreeBSD, producing ten releases in just ten days. The unusually rapid pace has drawn attention across the open-source community, with observers noting the speed and pragmatism of bringing a Linux-oriented setup to a BSD platform.

Shelly 3.1.7, a graphical package manager for Arch Linux, is now available for download featuring a new RLPM native package engine, built as an independent implementation. The release also brings expanded isolated builds and other improvements, and is being discussed among Linux enthusiasts following coverage on open-source news outlets.

MuliOS Arch, a new Arch Linux-based distribution, has been featured by LinuxLinks. It ships with a customised KDE Plasma desktop and aims to make Arch easier to use, offering a graphical installer, system profiles for different use cases and built-in update tools. Linux enthusiasts are sharing the write-up as another option for users who want Arch's flexibility without manual setup.