Going Linux #477 · CachyOS

In this episode we explore CachyOS, an Arch-based distribution that prioritizes high performance and system responsiveness. Unlike fixed-release systems like Ubuntu, CachyOS utilizes a rolling release model, providing continuous updates to software and kernels without requiring full OS reinstalls.

Several key technical optimizations set CachyOS apart such as Optimized Kernels, BORE Scheduler, and Cachy Browser.

To lower the barrier to entry for the Arch ecosystem, CachyOS includes user-friendly tools such as the Calamares installer, which allows users to choose from various Desktop Environments like KDE Plasma or GNOME, and CachyOS Hello, a utility designed to make post-installation configuration dead simple. Bill notes that gaming performance on CachyOS is excellent.

Episode Time Stamps

00:00 Going Linux #477 · CachyOS

01:14 Bill switches to CachyOS

01:54 Larry has not switched from Linux Mint Cinnamon

02:36 What impressed Bill about CachyOS

08:12 What is CachyOS?

08:54 Rolling release vs. fixed release

13:13 CachyOS strengths

14:32 CachyOS performance optimizations