What is Arch Linux?

Arch aims to be a simple distribution for the experienced Linux user. It brings another package management solution to the fray, “pacman”. It uses a rolling release system so major periodic releases are not necessary as the system can easily be brought fully up-to-date.

Arch Linux doesn’t aim to showcase all the latest and greatest desktop technologies in Linux at the outset. It aims to be a distribution that is easy to setup and maintain but lets you handle most of the business.

It sort of reminds me of another distribution that I have some very fond memories of: Slackware. Slackware was the first Linux distribution I used, way back in 1995. It was easy to install and maintain, but you had to do most of the heavy lifting.

Downloading and Installing

I went to the Arch Linux website and followed the download links to get the 64-bit full install CD. I burned the CD and booted it up on my AMD Athlon 64 X2 desktop….
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Source: triedit.org

~LC