Posts tagged: archlinux
CachyOS Kernel vs Arch Kernel — What 1.4MB of Compiler Flags Actually Buy You
CachyOS ships a performance-engineered kernel with Clang+ThinLTO, PGO, BOLT, and multiple scheduler choices. Here's what each optimization actually does and whether it matters on desktop.
Why "Same Version" Pipewire Consumes More Disk on CachyOS — Compiler Optimization Explained
CachyOS rebuilds Pipewire with aggressive compiler flags (-O3, -march=x86-64-v3, LTO). Same upstream version, 1.4MB more disk. Here's why the size difference exists and whether it matters.
Hardening the Arch/CachyOS Build Pipeline: Native AUR Auditing with Paru & Babashka
A visual reference guide to native PreBuild hooks. We configure paru to automatically run our Clojure-based aur-audit scanner before compiling community packages.
Demystifying Arch Linux Packaging: PKGBUILDs, the AUR, and CachyOS
A deep dive into how packages are built, shared, and optimized on Arch Linux and CachyOS. Learn the differences between PKGBUILDs, the AUR, and custom repositories.