Arch Linux Description
Arch Linux is a self-sufficient, x86-64 general-purpose GNU/Linux distribution that aims to deliver the most current stable software versions through a rolling-release approach. Its standard installation offers a bare-minimum base system, allowing users to customize their setup by installing only the necessary components. The philosophy of Arch Linux emphasizes simplicity, defined as the absence of unnecessary enhancements or alterations. The distribution provides software as originally released by upstream developers, minimizing downstream modifications, and avoiding patches that are not accepted upstream; any changes made are predominantly backported bug fixes that will be addressed in the next release. Furthermore, Arch includes the configuration files from upstream, with changes limited to specific distribution needs, such as modifying file paths within the system. Notably, Arch does not incorporate automation features like automatically enabling services upon package installation, thereby maintaining user control over their environment. This approach allows users to tailor their systems closely to their needs, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of their operating system.
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This is God Edited: Oct 31 2022
Summary: Never 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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Advanced Linux Distro Date: Feb 25 2022
Summary: Overall, if you want to go deeper into the Linux world, Arch Linux is the first distro that you should try.
Positive: You 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.Negative: None at all, for the time I used Arch, I haven't found any issues.
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