Arch BTW: Arch Linux and CachyOS Administration

Administer Arch Linux and Arch-style systems without falling into rolling-release footguns. Focus on vanilla Arch first, then layer in CachyOS behavior, paru workflow, systemd-native service management, boot recovery, kernel handling, and derivative-specific cautions.

Versions worth pinning (July 2026):

Only pin versions here when they materially affect compatibility or troubleshooting shape. For ordinary rolling packages, prefer the current repo state over stale version tables.