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Arch Linux

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Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.

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  • FreeOpen Source

Platforms

  • Linux
4.6 / 5 Avg rating (31)
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Properties

  1.  Customizable
  2.  Lightweight
  3.  Minimalistic
  4.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Rolling Release
  2.  Arch User Repository
  3.  Wiki documentation
  4.  Community-based
  5.  Linux-based
  6.  No Tracking
  7.  Bleeding edge
  8.  Ad-free
  9.  Command line interface
  10.  No registration required
  11.  Package Control
  12.  Works Offline
  13.  ARM support

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  • wren8005 reviewed Arch Linux  
    16 days ago

    looks scary but easier when you try it

  • wren8005 and hifeja8751 liked Arch Linux
    16 days ago
  • kelsonv reviewed Arch Linux  
    30 days ago

    Once it's installed, it's fine! Software updates are faster than Fedora or Debian. There's a smaller selection, but community packages (AUR) and Flatpak make up for it. The Danctnix port to ARM (mostly for Pine64) is solid. I don't miss the old days of setting everything up by hand, though.

  • kelsonv and begorim451 liked Arch Linux
    30 days ago
  • 05dcx45x60 and tenter liked Arch Linux
    about 1 month ago
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  • Licensing

    Open Source and Free product.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.6 (31 ratings)
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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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Our users have written 25 comments and reviews about Arch Linux, and it has gotten 742 likes

Arch Linux was added to AlternativeTo by Aas on Mar 2, 2010 and this page was last updated Jun 2, 2024. Arch Linux is sometimes referred to as ArchLinux.

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Comment summary: Arch Linux is celebrated for its speed, customizability, and rolling release model, facilitating access to the latest software. Users appreciate its powerful package manager, Pacman, and the extensive Arch User Repository (AUR). The comprehensive Arch Wiki and community support are praised, though the initial installation and configuration are noted as challenging. However, some users express concerns about potential system instability due to frequent updates and the complexities involved in system setup.
Guest
  
Top positive commentOct 16, 2020

Rolling release and AUR are awesome

10
wren8005
  
Positive commentJan 21, 2025

looks scary but easier when you try it

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Kelson V
  
Positive commentJan 8, 2025

Once it's installed, it's fine! Software updates are faster than Fedora or Debian. There's a smaller selection, but community packages (AUR) and Flatpak make up for it. The Danctnix port to ARM (mostly for Pine64) is solid. I don't miss the old days of setting everything up by hand, though.

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RemovedUser
  
Positive commentMay 14, 2024

Recently switched, loving the fast updates and up-to-date packages :)

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benni347
  
Positive commentOct 27, 2023

It is leightweight and very configurable and you can customize it to your likeing.

3
TypicalHog
  
Positive commentSep 27, 2023

Arch is my absolute favorite OS. IMO it's the endgame OS for any techy who cares about privacy and security. There are other good distros out there, but this one is (IMO) the best for so many reasons. And it's not even that hard to install these days, if you're using archinstall.

4
Henry
  
ReviewDec 18, 2022

It's very costumizable and bleeding edge, however it's also very hard to work with.

-5
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What is Arch Linux?

Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking. Operating on a rolling release system, Arch can be installed from a CD image or via an FTP server. The default install provides a solid base that enables users to create a custom installation. In addition, the Arch Build System (ABS) provides a way to easily build new packages, modify the configuration of stock packages, and share these packages with other users via the Arch Linux user repository.

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