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Arch is a rolling release distribution of [[GNU/Linux]]. It is a distribution often used for [[Desktop Customization]].
 
 
Arch is a rolling release distribution of [[GNU/Linux]]. It is the official distribution for [[Desktop Customization|ricing]]. Arch is strictly for [[Gentoo|1337 hackers]], and therefore has no GUI installer. You will need to use the [https://wiki.archlinux.org/ Arch Wiki] if you want to survive your first install.
[[File:Arch-linux-flirting.png|thumb|How cool you need to be before attempting an install.]]
==Pacman==
==Pacman==
Pacman is the package manager for Arch. Typically you will run updates if you feel like breaking X. This keeps the user on his toes and in a constant state of 'maintainance'.
Pacman is the package manager for Arch.
==Arch Wiki==
==Arch Wiki==
The [https://wiki.archlinux.org/ Arch Wiki] is a required component for Arch, since there is no proper documentation on anything. You are free to insert your own hacky scripts to workaround bugs the distro maintainers refuse to fix.
The [https://wiki.archlinux.org/ Arch Wiki] is a required component for installing abd configuring Arch.
==ArchBang==
==ArchBang==
ArchBang is a minimal arch derivative that runs the [[Openbox]] file manager. It is usually a good entry point to the arch way if you consider that breaking a window to enter your friends house is a good entry point.
ArchBang is an arch derivative that runs the [[Openbox]] window manager.

Revision as of 16:02, 28 January 2014

Arch is a rolling release distribution of GNU/Linux. It is a distribution often used for Desktop Customization.

Pacman

Pacman is the package manager for Arch.

Arch Wiki

The Arch Wiki is a required component for installing abd configuring Arch.

ArchBang

ArchBang is an arch derivative that runs the Openbox window manager.