Arch-Based Omarchy 4.0.4 Makes Its Custom Linux Kernel the Default
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- Omarchy 4.0.4 introduces a custom Linux kernel (linux-omarchy) as default for standard systems, replacing the standard Arch kernel.
- The custom kernel is tuned for desktop responsiveness, multitasking, gaming compatibility, AMD HDMI displays, Btrfs operations, and power management.
- Hardware compatibility fixes address missing audio, unresponsive touchpads, display freezes, and slow startup/resume on affected machines, plus a specific webcam fix for Dell XPS systems running Linux 7.2.x.
- Btrfs improvements are significant because Omarchy uses Btrfs by default with snapshots integrated into Snapper and Limine bootloader.
- Existing users can upgrade via Update > Omarchy; new installation ISO is available from September 15.