# 331: Manjaro 26, Nitrux 5.1, Linux Voice Control, CachyOS, NVIDIA GeForce Now & more Linux news

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Published: 2026-01-11T19:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thisweekinlinux.fireside.fm/331
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## Resource

Linux distribution updates highlight Manjaro 26's shift to Wayland and Nitrux 5.1's move to bare-metal usage. NVIDIA's new native GeForce Now client for Linux promises improved gaming performance and lower latency.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Manjaro 26 transitions its GNOME and KDE editions to Wayland by default
- Practical takeaway: Use EasySpeak for hands-free Linux desktop automation via voice commands
- Failure mode: Avoid upgrading Manjaro without checking default session settings to prevent graphics issues
- Main idea: NVIDIA is closing the feature gap for Linux gamers with a native GeForce Now desktop client
- Trend: Steam Survey revisions show Linux usage hitting an all-time high on the platform

## Topics

Manjaro, Linux Gaming, NVIDIA, Open Source, Distributions, Wayland, Cloud Gaming, System Administration

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Manjaro 26 Released: Details on the Manjaro 26 release, including Linux 6.18 LTS, XFCE 4.20, and the default shift to Wayland.
- 3:00 — EasySpeak Voice Control: An introduction to EasySpeak, a new tool for controlling your Linux desktop using voice commands.
- 6:00 — Nitrux 5.1 Released: Nitrux 5.1 brings a Debian base and a new focus on bare-metal performance, dropping virtual machine support.
- 10:00 — NVIDIA GeForce Now for Linux: NVIDIA announces a native Linux client for GeForce Now and updates to DLSS 4.5.
- 12:00 — IceWM 4.0 and Steam Survey: IceWM 4.0 release highlights and the revised December 2025 Steam hardware survey results.
- 15:00 — CachyOS Server Edition: The announcement of a performance-tuned, Arch-based server edition from the CachyOS team.

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