What is Arch Linux?
Arch Linux is a community-oriented, x86-64 general-purpose GNU/Linux distribution that seeks to provide the latest stable software versions via a continuous rolling-release model. The default base system is purposefully minimalistic, enabling users to tailor their installations by selecting only the components they require. Emphasizing simplicity, Arch Linux refrains from unnecessary enhancements or modifications to its software offerings. It delivers applications in their original form as supplied by their developers, with minimal changes made specifically for the distribution. Any modifications are generally limited to essential backported bug fixes and do not include those not sanctioned by upstream sources. Configuration files are maintained as provided by upstream, with adjustments made solely for necessary distribution-specific reasons, such as altering system file paths. Importantly, Arch avoids automation features; for instance, it does not automatically activate services merely due to the installation of their respective packages, thus granting users total control over their system configurations. This methodology not only promotes flexibility but also encourages users to construct their systems in a manner that fits their unique requirements, fostering a personalized computing environment. Each decision within Arch Linux's framework reflects a commitment to user autonomy and simplicity.
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Advanced Linux Distro
Date: Feb 25 2022SummaryOverall, if you want to go deeper into the Linux world, Arch Linux is the first distro that you should try.
PositiveYou can customize everything: Arch Linux is based on the "Keep it Simple, Stupid" philosophy, so, if you want a DE, you can install a DE.
AUR: The AUR is full of software, so you won't have to compile everything from source.NegativeNone at all, for the time I used Arch, I haven't found any issues.
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This is God
Updated: Oct 31 2022SummaryNever going back once you experience Arch and become an expert at it you're never going to want to lessen yourself to other distributions or operating systems ever again you truly have unlimited power no one's telling you what to do.
Positive-Gentoo & LFS take hours/days to install, Arch gets it done in 15 min while being superior to Linux, the BSD family, Windows & Mac in every way.
-often imitated, but never duplicate, Arch Linux is so influential it spawned so many forks (spinoffs) Artix, Manjaro, Arco, Blackarch, ArchLabs etc.
-Arch User Repository, the most & largest collection of software available ANYWHERE.
-pacman, Yay, Paru, Trizen packages managers, no Crapbook app store needed, all free.
-If you can think of a program & you can code, anything is possible, no hardware incompatibility errors AT ALL
- Linux isn't Mac or Windows but it's fully capable of using their software, with no unfixable error
-You are in 100% control nothing is restricted, it's yours to make or delete as you see fitNegative-System D primary init (Runit, S6, Suite66, DInit are faster and superior)
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-All Glibc no Musl replacement exclusive option.
-bbs.archlinux.org forum community is TOXIC.
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