What is 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