Episode
333: Photoshop on Linux?, CachyOS, MX Linux, ReactOS, PikaOS, NexPhone, & more Linux news
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- This Week in Linux
- Published
- Jan 26, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1357
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Summary
New Wine patches have enabled modern Adobe Photoshop versions to install and run on Linux, potentially removing a major barrier for creative professionals. The episode also covers major distro updates from MX Linux, CachyOS, and PikaOS, alongside the rise of Linux gaming on the Steam Deck.
Topics
- Linux
- Adobe Photoshop
- Wine
- Steam Deck
- Open Source
- Gaming
- Android
- Distributions
Highlights
- Main idea: New Wine patches address the Creative Cloud installer's reliance on specific Windows components, enabling Photoshop 2021-2025 on Linux
- Practical takeaway: While promising, running Photoshop currently requires compiling a patched version of Wine from source
- Main idea: The Steam Deck ecosystem has reached a massive milestone with 25,000 games rated Playable or Verified
- Failure mode: Using Proton for gaming offers massive compatibility but may incur a performance penalty compared to native Linux titles
- Main idea: The NexPhone project aims to bridge mobile and desktop by running Android, Debian, and Windows on a single convergence device
Chapters
1:00Adobe Photoshop on Linux: A breakdown of how new Wine patches allow modern Adobe Creative Cloud installers to function on Linux.6:00MX Linux 25.1 Release: Details on the latest MX Linux release, featuring multi-init support and updated desktop environments.9:00CachyOS & PikaOS Updates: News on performance-focused distributions, including CachyOS's January release and PikaOS's package rebuilds.12:00Zorin OS Milestone: Celebrating Zorin OS 18 reaching 2 million downloads as a leading beginner-friendly distribution.16:00NexPhone & Convergence: An exploration of the NexPhone concept, a smartphone designed to run Android, Linux, and Windows.19:00The State of Linux Gaming: Reflecting on the impact of Valve's Proton and the milestone of 25,000 playable games on Steam Deck.