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9.2
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Version: current
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-17
Votes: 0Its a great and exhausting experience. Firstly because you create your OS to your liking but you have to create your OS to your liking. There is no way around it. Even the archinstall script is broken so you have to help it work by manually downloading the archlinux-keyring. But after that not so fun experience you most likely set up an desktop enviroment. Then BOOM ! You will feel a sense of Superiority towards Ubuntu users. In your new System on a clean stake. You go to flatpack and the terminal and pacman and install your stuff your like and setup yay for the AUR. Did i mention the AUR ??? The AUR has what you need, no matter how absurdly obscure. Its like after the post installation steps you have a project and godly toolkit and a manual and help telephone at your desposal. The Wiki no matter into what you do on Linux you will find it in the Arch Wiki its almost a Law of Nature Newton would have find out the moment he gut stuck in the installation because of no Wlan configured. Youll keep wanting to learn more and more. You want to customize more and more. You will make your to your liking tailored OS your Bestfriend till you brick it. Yes Arch is not quite easy to understand but the moment, it ticks ? Youll feel like god like controling everything your PC does, no you actually control everything it does. Every Issues will be a lesson and a test of your humility even when the Arch Superiority complex hits in. You will grow through the pain of Arch. The moment you question something stupid and get ripped to shreds by Pros, youll be motivated to learn more to actually help newbies till you actually become one of the bullies lol. Its the natural Evolution of a Arch user. Arch is the perfect distro for everything. It will become a part of your personality that elitism. I have only used Arch for a week now and have started to sherd newbies on questions after only wasting 8 hours a day for that entire week learning Arch Linux. But most importantly you can say that you use Arch, btw. Version: current
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-10
Votes: 0I'm pretty new to Linux in general since Windows 10 support is ending next year and I have no interest in buying new hardware just to meet Windows 11 requirements. I have a couple months experience after some modest distro hopping (started with Debian, then Endeavour then finally just went to mainline Arch because EOS is really just Arch anyway with a prettier installer). I'm not sure I have much else to add that hasn't already been said about Arch. It's a fantastic operating system. Pacman is fantastic, the documentation is fantastic, and you always have access to the latest and greatest software from the Arch Repo. Most importantly for me is it's a very light install with zero software bloat so I get to choose what I want on my system. The reputation of Arch proceeds itself, and it is absolutely ABSOLUTELY worth trying. I would like to clear up a couple big misconceptions about Arch though, at least based on my experiences being new to this stuff. First, Arch isn't as unstable as some critics make it out to be. Arch hasn't given me any problems whatsoever so far but I also don't really use the AUR a whole lot. I don't really install a whole lot of stuff any way and I don't have the smarts to be able to properly vet the AUR packages or understand what is in the build scripts. So I just opt to not use AUR unless it's from the developer themselves and only as a last resort for something I really need. If what I need isn't in the Arch repo, I tend to prefer flatpaks over the AUR since I like the containerized packages. I think that if you're using Arch as a daily driver and you don't carelessly overuse the AUR, then problems should be fairly rare.
The second thing people always talk about is the installer. Well there's a dirty little secret.. the live iso actually comes with a fantastic installer script so you don't really have to do a manual install unless you really wanted to. Just type archinstall in the live iso prompt and then follow the steps. So if you're worried about the installation being as hard as people say, don't worry! archinstall is just as easy to use as any calamares installer, but minus the pretty gui. I was up and running in Arch in about ~20 mins or so.
Version: current
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-29
Votes: 0Arch Linux is a minimalist, lightweight, and highly customizable Linux distribution known for its simplicity, flexibility, and adherence to the "Keep It Simple, Stupid" (KISS) principle. Unlike many other distributions, Arch Linux follows a rolling release model, meaning that there are no distinct version releases; instead, the system is continuously updated with the latest software packages and updates. One of the defining features of Arch Linux is its simplicity. The installation process, while not as user-friendly as some other distributions, provides users with complete control over every aspect of their system. Arch Linux installs only the essential components, allowing users to build their system from the ground up, tailored to their specific needs and preferences. This minimalistic approach ensures that the system remains lean, fast, and free of unnecessary bloat.
Another advantage of Arch Linux is its extensive package repository, known as the Arch User Repository (AUR). The AUR is a community-driven repository that contains thousands of additional packages not available in the official repositories. This vast collection of software allows users to easily install and manage applications, tools, and utilities, further enhancing the flexibility and functionality of the system.
Arch Linux also boasts a dedicated and knowledgeable community of users and developers who provide extensive documentation, tutorials, and support resources. The Arch Wiki, in particular, is an invaluable source of information for users at all skill levels, offering detailed guides, troubleshooting tips, and best practices for configuring and optimizing the system.
Additionally, Arch Linux offers bleeding-edge software updates, ensuring that users have access to the latest features, improvements, and security patches. This focus on cutting-edge technology makes Arch Linux an attractive choice for enthusiasts, developers, and power users who value staying ahead of the curve and having access to the most up-to-date software.
In summary, Arch Linux's simplicity, flexibility, extensive package repository, active community support, and commitment to providing the latest software updates make it an excellent choice for users seeking a lightweight, customizable, and cutting-edge Linux distribution.
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