Arch Linux September 2026 ISO Is Out with Linux Kernel 7.2
Arch Linux kicks off September 2026 with a new ISO image powered by Linux kernel 7.2.2 and the latest package updates.
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Shelly 3.1 Arch Linux Package Manager Adds Native PKGBUILD Support
The Arch Linux package manager Shelly reaches version 3.1 with native PKGBUILD execution and improved handling of AUR dependencies.
Arch Linux August ISO Is Out with Linux Kernel 7.1.5
Arch Linux’s August 2026 ISO ships with Linux kernel 7.1.5, glibc 2.44, Binutils 2.47, systemd 261.2, KDE Plasma 6.7.3, and updated packages.
Arch Linux Disables AUR Package Adoption Amid Malicious Takeovers
The Arch Linux team has suspended package adoption in the AUR while it investigates malicious adoptions and follow-up commits.
Arch Linux July ISO Is Out with Linux Kernel 7.0.14 and Archinstall 4.4
Arch Linux’s July 2026 ISO ships with Linux kernel 7.0.14, Archinstall 4.4, systemd 261.1, fresh firmware, and updated core packages.
Archinstall 4.4 Polishes the Arch Linux Installation Experience
Archinstall 4.4 adds color-coded install previews, install summaries, better locale handling, IWD networking, and several bootloader and Wi-Fi fixes.
After Recent AUR Security Scare, Yay 13.0 Adds New Review and Automation Features
Yay 13.0 adds Lua hooks, PKGBUILD age visibility, and new automation tools following recent concerns over AUR package security.
Arch Linux Blocks New AUR Registrations Amid Malware Cleanup
Arch Linux’s AUR is still operational, while new account registration appears blocked during ongoing cleanup work.
Arch Linux AUR Malware Campaign Hits Multiple User-Contributed Packages
Arch contributors are cleaning up a malware incident in the AUR after suspicious updates appeared across several user-maintained packages.
Yay 12.6 AUR Helper Lands After Six Months with Smarter Search
Yay 12.6 updates search ranking, improves repository sorting, fixes package lookup errors, and refreshes metadata handling for Arch’s AUR.