No one is currently listed as using Cachy.
No one is currently listed as using Cachy.
People find it intimidating because it relies on Arch Linux, which can be tough for newcomers. They prefer a simpler setup without spending too much time configuring everything. They want to install it once and get it working safely, avoiding the hassle of daily setup.
I dislike Linux on my desktop, which is why my old AM4 machine—also sitting on my desk—is running CachyOS. Admittedly, I don’t use it much, but out of the box it’s been incredibly great. The Wiki is excellent, and their Discord is really helpful. Installing and launching apps has been mostly smooth. Honestly, it’s quite impressive, especially for gaming, which was surprisingly easy thanks to their wiki and a single powerful command. I really don’t like Linux.
I've been using vanilla Ubuntu so far, but it seems the latest exciting updates are coming from somewhere else. It looks like Canonical is taking a cautious approach or making unexpected changes, similar to Microsoft's past moves. I'm curious about Cachy because it reportedly offers strong performance and many customization options. I plan to install it to find out more about the current buzz. Any recommendations would be appreciated!
Good evening! Thank you for sharing this thread with @TudorFinalBosz and @GuiltySpark_—it’s been helpful. It’s interesting to notice CachyOS is currently trending on DistroWatch, suggesting more people are exploring Arch-based distributions. I’m using EndeavourOS for three years now (after trying OpenSUSE, Debian, and Ubuntu), and I’ve found the community and documentation there to be very supportive and welcoming. The Arch Wiki documentation is especially impressive. I’m curious about the Cachy topic—would you say it’s beginner-friendly, or more suited for advanced users? Looking forward to your thoughts. Take care!
FYI, distrowatch ranking isn't about how commonly an operating system is used. Distrowatch doesn't even state that. It essentially refers to the number of people checking that OS on distrowatch, creating a self-fulfilling cycle. If Cachy leads, more attention gets drawn, which keeps it at the top. Nobody knows exactly how many users are running each distribution, not even the developers. Linux lacks activation, telemetry, or mandatory accounts, so all data is speculative. You might infer trends from forum chatter and download numbers, but these don't truly show real usage. There could be better insights on Linux for professional servers, though those are unlikely to be popular "trendy" distros. I believe Cachy OS being built as a rolling release makes it a fitting choice. The main issue is whether a rolling release format is what you actually need.
Hello there! Glad you got back. Appreciate the advice—knowing this helps. Yes, I’m definitely considering trying CachOS this winter when I have some free time. Happy to make it work!
I've been using Arch for more than a year now, so I switched to Cachy for my desktop because CachyOS is known for its gaming performance (though regular Arch can match it with extra adjustments). Installing Cachy was straightforward via the GUI installer, and the wiki provides great guidance for setting up both gaming and everyday use. I was able to play Windows games on Steam in just a few hours after some tweaks tailored to my system. It works well with AMD graphics, though Nvidia is also fine these days.
I tried Cachy but it doesn’t seem right for me. It could be because I was used to Ubuntu for years, especially working with servers. When I switched to a desktop version, much of what I knew didn’t transfer well. Getting basic tasks done took a lot of time. Cachy offers decent speed, though not the fastest. Launching a browser isn’t instant, and file managers like Dolphin work smoothly. The other desktop environments I tested felt rough compared to Ubuntu’s default setup. For someone new, I wouldn’t suggest Arch unless you’re okay with a steep learning curve. Hyprland is okay but very strict, and KDE Cosmic or Hyprland feel too heavy for beginners. If your keyboard isn’t working, you’ll struggle. Nice animations are there, but using everything fully through the command line becomes tedious. I think I’ll stick with Ubuntu for now, to avoid hours of setup.
Like this? I’d suggest avoiding pure Arch for newcomers. Manjaro, EOS, CachyOS or Garuda work well. They’re approachable for beginners using KDE, which is keyboard-focused like other tiling distros. It’s not fully command-line oriented—Hyprland lets you skip the CLI if configured properly.
@xAcid9 You were looking for ways to make tools like Waybar function in Hyprland, Cosmic, or KDE on Cachy. I found out that starting them usually needed `exec-once`, but there wasn’t clear guidance on installing it. I was hoping for a simple dock or app menu so I wouldn’t have to type commands every time to open a browser. I tried Hyprland, Cosmic and KDE, but everything had to be run from the command line and appeared as tiled windows. If you put in enough effort, floating windows were possible, but basic tasks still needed extra packages that weren’t available. Cosmic seemed okay but looked rough and amateurish. The file manager didn’t work well either. KDE was the most stable, though it still had many unfinished parts—like inconsistent program previews. For those interested in Cachy, I’d recommend starting with KDE; the others are more experimental and not as polished. Yes, you can use a mouse, but working with Arch’s tools (like pacman) felt tricky after years on Ubuntu. Sometimes packages got removed or deprecated without notice, making support feel sparse compared to Ubuntu.