The latest version of Archinstall, the installer for Arch Linux, brings several key improvements to the installation process. A new Wi-Fi connection menu using textual inputs is a notable addition, designed to provide users with a more intuitive experience. The update also includes bug fixes, such as resolving syntax issues caused by trailing characters in mkinitcpio.conf.
Steven Barrett has released a new version of the Liquorix Linux kernel, 6.17-7. This custom kernel optimizes desktop, multimedia, and gaming workloads with performance enhancements that prioritize responsiveness, reduce latency, and maximize throughput. Key features include Zen Interactive Tuning technology, improved scheduling and block layer optimizations, as well as support for High Resolution Scheduling, Budget Fair Queue disk scheduler, TCP BBR2 Congestion Control, and Compressed Swap. Users can easily install the kernel by running a script available at liquorix.net/install-liquorix.sh using curl and bash commands.
Arch Linux's installer has been updated to version 3.0.12, which now serves as both an installer and a Python library that enables system management from within the installed system. The update includes several key changes, such as preserving the original order of amdgpu and radeon modules, automating Btrfs configuration with btrfs-hook, and allowing users to selectively install packages. Additionally, the installer now saves and loads UKI settings seamlessly, replaces 'leafpad' with 'l3afpad', and fixes existing issues, providing a smoother user experience. The updated version also includes support for additional languages, including Uzbek (uz), and introduces new command-line flags like '-S' to enhance user interaction and management capabilities within the installed system.
Arch Linux has released its new version 2025.11.01 ISO image with kernel version 6.17.6, offering the latest install medium for its users. This lightweight and highly customizable distribution adheres to the 'Keep It Simple' philosophy, providing an easy-to-use experience while still catering to advanced users.
Steven Barrett has released Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.17-6, which enhances system responsiveness and performance for desktop, multimedia, and gaming workloads. This custom kernel boasts several key features, such as Zen Interactive Tuning technology, scheduling improvements, and optimized Block Layer tweaks to enhance memory management and minimize latency. Additionally, Liquorix kernel 6.17-6 includes extra features like High Resolution Scheduling, Budget Fair Queue, TCP BBR2 Congestion Control, and Compressed Swap to further boost performance. Users can easily install the kernel using a provided script, and binary builds are available for popular Debian-based distributions and Ubuntu through the Liquorix PPA.
Steven Barrett has released two new versions of the Liquorix Linux kernel, based on Linux kernel 6.17.5, which aim to enhance user experience and system performance. The Liquorix kernel has several upgrades, like Zen Interactive Tuning technology, better scheduling, an improved Block Layer, and CPUFreq changes, all meant to make the system more responsive and efficient. Additionally, the kernel includes features such as High Resolution Scheduling, Budget Fair Queue, TCP BBR2 Congestion Control, and Compressed Swap with LZ4 compression, further boosting performance.
Steven Barrett has announced the release of Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.17-3, a custom kernel designed to optimize desktop, multimedia, and gaming workloads by leveraging performance capabilities. The kernel boasts several significant enhancements that focus on improving system responsiveness, reducing latency, and maximizing throughput through features such as Zen Interactive Tuning technology and improved scheduling. Additionally, Liquorix kernel 6.17-3 includes extra features like High Resolution Scheduling, Budget Fair Queue, TCP BBR2 Congestion Control, and Compressed Swap to further boost performance and data transfer speed.
Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.17-2 has been released, based on the Linux Kernel 6.17.4, with features designed to optimize desktop, multimedia, and gaming workloads by improving system responsiveness and reducing latency. The kernel includes enhancements such as Zen Interactive Tuning technology, improved scheduling, and optimized Block Layer performance to maximize throughput. Other features include High Resolution Scheduling, Budget Fair Queue disk scheduler, TCP BBR2 Congestion Control, and Compressed Swap with LZ4 compression, all aimed at making the system work better and speeding up data transfer.
A new version of the Liquorix Linux Kernel, 6.17-1, has been released based on the Linux Kernel 6.17 series. This custom kernel is designed to optimize desktop, multimedia, and gaming workloads by improving system responsiveness, reducing latency, and maximizing throughput through various enhancements and tweaks. Important features of the kernel include Zen Interactive Tuning technology, better scheduling, an improved Block Layer, and support for High Resolution Scheduling, Budget Fair Queue, TCP BBR2 Congestion Control, and Compressed Swap.
Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.16-11, based on Linux Kernel 6.16.12, has been released. The kernel features Zen Interactive Tuning technology, scheduling improvements, optimized Block Layer tweaks, and CPUFreq settings adjustments to boost performance and prioritize responsiveness over power consumption. Additionally, it includes extra features such as High Resolution Scheduling, Budget Fair Queue disk scheduler, TCP BBR2 Congestion Control, and Compressed Swap with LZ4 compression for improved data transfer speed and reduced swap storage size. Users can easily install the kernel by running a provided script using curl and bash commands, making it suitable for a wide range of hardware as a drop-in replacement for standard distribution kernels.
Steven Barrett has announced the release of Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.16-9, a custom kernel based on Linux Kernel 6.16.10, designed to optimize desktop, multimedia, and gaming workloads. This kernel boasts several key features, including Zen Interactive Tuning technology and various scheduling improvements that aim to improve system responsiveness and reduce latency. The kernel also includes extra performance-enhancing features such as High Resolution Scheduling, Budget Fair Queue, and TCP BBR2 Congestion Control, making it suitable for real-time systems and high-speed data transfer.
Arch Linux has released its new version 2025.10.01 ISO image with kernel version 6.16.8, offering the latest install medium for its users. This lightweight and highly customizable distribution adheres to the 'Keep It Simple' philosophy, providing an easy-to-use experience while still catering to advanced users.
Steven Barrett has released the Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.16-8, a custom kernel designed to optimize desktop, multimedia, and gaming workloads by leveraging the performance capabilities of Linux Kernel 6.16. The kernel includes various upgrades aimed at making the system more responsive, lowering delays, and increasing data handling efficiency with tools like Zen Interactive Tuning technology and better scheduling. Liquorix kernel 6.16-8 also offers additional performance-enhancing features like High Resolution Scheduling, TCP BBR2 Congestion Control, and Compressed Swap to improve data transfer speed and reduce swap storage size.
Archinstall 3.0.11 has been released. Additionally, the release includes a quick adjustment that aligns with systemd's recommendations for enabling services during installation. Overall, these enhancements aim to provide a smoother and more efficient user experience for Arch Linux installations.
Steven Barrett has announced the release of Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.16-7, a custom kernel designed to optimize desktop, multimedia, and gaming workloads by leveraging the performance capabilities of Linux Kernel 6.16.8. This kernel replacement boasts various enhancements, including Zen Interactive Tuning, scheduling improvements, and additional features such as High Resolution Scheduling and Compressed Swap. Liquorix kernel 6.16-7 supports a wide range of hardware and is designed to be used as a drop-in replacement for standard distribution kernels, with binary builds available for popular Debian-based distributions and Ubuntu.
Steven Barrett has announced the release of Liquorix kernel version 6.16-6, which is built on top of Linux Kernel 6.16.7 and optimized for desktop, multimedia, and gaming workloads. The new kernel features several significant enhancements, including scheduling improvements, CPUFreq settings tweaks, and a faster disk scheduler called Budget Fair Queue. Liquorix kernel 6.16-6 also allows for better timing control, quicker responses from the CPU, uses LZ4 compression Users can install the Liquorix kernel on their Debian, Ubuntu, or Arch-based Linux distribution by running a script available on the Liquorix website.
Steven Barrett has announced the release of Liquorix kernel version 6.16-5, a distro kernel replacement optimized for desktop, multimedia, and gaming workloads. This updated kernel includes significant enhancements such as improved scheduling algorithms, increased system responsiveness, and optimized CPU frequency settings. Additionally, it features advanced technologies like High Resolution Scheduling, Preemptible tree-based hierarchical RCU, and Compressed Swap to provide a faster and more efficient computing experience. The Liquorix kernel is available for installation on Debian, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux systems through a simple script.
Liquorix Linux Kernel 6.16-4, based on Kernel 6.16.5, has been released. Liquorix is a custom kernel designed for desktop, multimedia, and gaming workloads, offering improved responsiveness at the cost of throughput and power usage. It features various optimizations, including a different scheduler (bfq), improved virtual memory management, and enhanced CPUFreq settings to improve system performance under heavy loads. Liquorix also has special features like better scheduling, a more efficient way to manage resources, and compressed swap storage to use resources more effectively.
The latest version of the Arch Linux installer, Arch Installer 3.0.10, has been released with improvements and bug fixes. The update resolves issues such as the Pipewire problem, corrects GRUB-Btrfs setup for Timeshift, and prevents a crash during boot loader installation. Additionally, various other changes have been made to improve the installation process, including version number addition, type annotation improvements, and removal of unnecessary scripts.
Arch Linux 2025.09.01 has been released and includes kernel version 6.16.4. The release is intended for new installations only, and existing Arch Linux systems can be updated using pacman -Syu.