Reader supplied reviews for ArchBang Linux
Average rating
9.7 from 6 review(s)
Version: 2201
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-12
Votes: 2
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ArchBang Linux, being based on Arch Linux, is known for its lightweight nature, simplicity, and rolling release model. It aims to provide a user-friendly Arch Linux experience by offering a pre-configured Openbox window manager and essential software.
Users who appreciate the flexibility and control offered by Arch Linux but want a more streamlined installation process and a ready-to-use desktop environment may find ArchBang to be a good choice. However, individual preferences for Linux distributions can vary based on specific needs and use cases.
For the latest and most accurate information, it's recommended to check user reviews, community forums, and the official ArchBang website.
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Version: 2201
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-30
Votes: 0
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this best distro based on arch, this usualy realy arch+modif for purpose to use fery lightweight, fast, and eficiency. realy im use this distro, highly customization for use my private custom distro, and also this distro latest current version, general my use for daily programing for student, it's very highly custombizabilty for user advanced. for isues: i'm find problem want to instalation, the problem is option "partition scheme" in after run scripts "ABINSTALL" in terminal the selected cfdisk, so the that problem has solved if when i'm use tools fdisk for partition scheme, this full powerly easy to use modif and create new partition to install archbang. sumary this distro eficiency highly for advanced user, and customizablility.
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Version: 2201
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-16
Votes: 11
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Archbang 1410 Autumn Release.
Er, what a riot!
I expected failure, but not only did the installer work, but so does everything else they provide. Well there was this Arch Keyring thing. You know the one. Easily fixed (they actually tell you how).
To make matters even better, I went full-on and installed the Linux headers and then the nvdia proprietary drivers. They worked as well. Even installed a Windows game. Stunned.
Okay, so it's not for Windows users wanting a first experience of Linux. I'm quite sure the text-based installer (which worked very well for me) would see them power down and remove the USB, but for me it was logical and performed quite correctly and quickly.
This distro is "minimal" in what it offers, but there are "users" who need a distro like this, installed by someone who knows Arch well, is careful and knows what the user needs. Browser, printer, working sound, a password manager (like keepassxc), maybe office, maybe an updater script and they're good to go.
Pros:
* Fast (to install, boot, etc)
* Simple (OpenBox)
* Small (just over 500 pkgs to start)
* Lightweight
* Arch (by the way)
* Wifi is there by default - you connect it
Cons:
* Text menu installer (absolutely fine if you know what you're really doing)
* You must set up the pacman keys (yes, it's true: via pacman-key, initialise then populate)
* Minimal Arch - no update GUI, no AUR, no DKMS, but if you don't need them....
* Desktop is OpenBox. It works and if you don't know, then there's just Firefox in the bar.
Despite the cons, if you know Arch, it's a great minimal distro.
10/10
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