CachyOS announces EAC Linux v2-compatible kernel with lockdown

CachyOS has announced support for Epic Games' Easy Anti-Cheat Linux v2 standards and is preparing an optional linux-cachyos-eac kernel with lockdown. The features will be opt-in, as some EAC Linux v2 requirements have proven controversial in the Linux gaming community.

• The linux-cachyos-eac kernel will be optional and opt-in for users
• CachyOS is among the first distros to announce EAC Linux v2 support
• Some EAC Linux v2 requirements have been controversial in Linux circles