Arch Linux
| Distribution of Linux | |
 | |
| Architecture | x86_64, ARM64, i386 (discontinued) |
|---|---|
| Release type | Rolling |
| Initial release | 11 March 2002 |
| Package manager | pacman |
| Terminal shell | bash |
Arch Linux is a Linux distribution that follows the "keep it simple, stupid" philosophy. Unlike Debian and derivatives, Arch Linux uses a "rolling release" system, which means that updates get released for the software frequently. The operating system can be customized to satisfy the user's needs.
Arch Linux was originally intended for 32-bit x86 CPUs. Starting with April 2006, Arch Linux is also available for amd64 CPUs.
Development[edit | edit source]
Arch Linux was inspired by CRUX, another Linux distribution that follows the "Keep it simple, stupid" philosophy, and started development in 2002, releasing its first version 0.1, on March of that same year.
Installation[edit | edit source]
The user can decide to install it using the traditional command-line install, the bundled archinstall script,[1] or by using Arch Linux GUI. Unlike most distributions, it doesn't come with a desktop environment or window manager by default, so the user must install it in the basic terminal.
It also requires the user to install everything from scratch, including packages, drivers, and more.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ archinstall, Arch Linux Wiki.