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Intro to Arch Linux

What is Arch Linux & Why do we have to use it


What is Arch Linux?

  • free & open source distribution

  • lightweight and flexible Linux distribution that tries to Keep it Simple

  • rolling release

    • constantly gets updates of fixes & new features

  • follow the KISS principle

    -> KISS (= Keep it Simple & Stupid)



Reasons to Use Arch Linux

  1. GUI Installers

    • Easy to install thanks to GUI Installers like Anarchy , Zen installer

  2. Stability & Reliability

    • Core system is always up to date with the latest fixes since it's a rolling release
    • Every update is compatible with your system which makes it one of the most stable & reliable distros

  3. The Arch Wiki is the Best Around

    • Use the Arch Wiki as a library of documentation about Arch Linux

  4. Pacman Package Manager

    • Pacman is a command-line tool & the default package installer in Arch Linux
    • It is less wordy than the package mangers of other distros like APT in Ubuntu

  5. The Arch User Repository (AUR)

    • AUR is a collection of applications & tools that are installable on Arch Linux, but not yet available in the official Arch repository

      (AUR is maintained by the Arch Linux user community)

  6. Originality

    • Unlike other popular distros like Ubuntu which is based on Debian, Arch Linux was built from scratch independent of any other Linux distribution

  7. The Perfect Learning Base

    • The perfect platform for anyone interested in understanding how Linux works

  8. Ease of Use, Flexibility, and Customization

    • Lets you decide which modules to use in your OS when installing
    • Doesn't bombard you with several unnecessary applications but ships with a minimal list of default software



Link to Arch Linux Installation Guide

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/installation_guide