Arch’s Pacman 7.1 Package Manager Brings Stronger Signature Enforcement
Pacman 7.1 package manager for Arch Linux enforces signature verification by default, improving package security and sandbox reliability.
arch linux
Archinstall 3.0.12 Brings Improved Bootloader Handling
Archinstall 3.0.12, a guided installer for Arch Linux, introduces a new -S flag for arch-chroot, enhanced Btrfs support, and adds Uzbek language support.
Arch Linux AUR Hit by Another DDoS Attack, Port 22 Access Disrupted
Ongoing DDoS attacks push Arch Linux to activate AUR protection, which currently disrupts SSH on port 22.
Arch Linux Users Are the First to Experience KDE Plasma 6.5
KDE Plasma 6.5 has officially landed in Arch Linux’s stable repositories, making it the first distribution to ship the new desktop.
Pacsea Is a New TUI That Makes Arch Package Browsing Easier
Pacsea is a new Rust-written terminal TUI for Arch Linux that unifies official and AUR package searches into a single interface.
Archinstall 3.0.11 Released with Systemd Service Handling Fixes
Archinstall 3.0.11, a guided installer for Arch Linux, improves systemd service handling, updates cryptography, and fixes F2FS parameters.
Archinstall 3.0.10 Fixes PipeWire Issue, Improves GRUB-Btrfs Setup
Archinstall 3.0.10, a guided installer for Arch Linux, fixes PipeWire package ordering and improves GRUB-Btrfs setup.
Arch Linux Confirms Ongoing Denial‑of‑Service Attack
Arch Linux confirms a denial-of-service attack disrupting the AUR, forums, and main site, with developers working alongside providers to restore stability.
Arch Linux’s AUR Runs into Recent Service Interruptions
Arch Linux’s AUR users have experienced downtime in recent days after a DDoS attack. Maintainers are investigating and working on restoring the service.
Arch’s New Bumpbuddy Tracks and Flags Out-of-Date Packages Automatically
Arch Linux introduces Bumpbuddy, a new tool that automatically tracks upstream releases and flags outdated packages for maintainers.