5 'other' Independent Linux Distros You Should Try

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CachyOS is great. Not independent but Arch based so would be recommended here: Favorite Derived Linux Distributions (Built on Debian, Arch, etc.)

I’ve been impressed by it also:

CachyOS Is On the Rise — Here's Why It Deserves the Buzz

[image] If you haven’t checked out CachyOS yet, it might be time. This Arch-based distro has been climbing fast, now ranking higher than Debian on DistroWatch! No, it’s not just hype. CachyOS leans into performance. It’s optimized for modern CPUs (think x86-64-v4, AMD znver4), uses AutoFDO and PGO across packages, and ships with its own tuned kernel. That alone sets it apart from most Arch spins. Gamers will appreciate the out-of-the-box support for new GPUs like RDNA4 and RTX 50 ser…