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Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64-optimised 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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Version: current
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-02
Votes: 3


I really like Arch Linux and have been using it for 2 years. I see many distributions based on Arch introducing improvements, and it would be great to see some of these enhancements come directly from Arch itself — such as better performance, an option without systemd, and official ARM support. Overall, it’s still the best. I don’t plan to switch to any derivative; I’d just love to see Arch evolve even more, especially in these areas. The community, documentation, and rolling release model are amazing, making it a perfect base system to learn and customize deeply.







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Version: current
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-31
Votes: 15


What can I say about Arch Linux? Everything comes with time: first impressions, then familiarization and adaptation, and finally, the system becomes your only one. For me, the first period passed quite quickly. I set up everything I needed without any difficulty; it took no more than a couple of days. Then, I began to get used to it, this is the second period, solving problems as needed, and after three years, the system became my only one. Now, five years after installation, I just use it.

During all this time, I haven't had any serious problems. If any issues did arise, they were related to a package that could be fixed in just a couple of days.

What's appealing about Arch is its simplicity. The system is free of unnecessary clutter, its configuration is user-dependent, you don't have to worry about new releases or how to migrate settings; you just update once a week and always have the latest and greatest.

Sometimes you look at other distributions and wonder, "Maybe I should try this?" But then you ask yourself, "Why bother?" What will it give you? And you realize you wouldn't trade your cozy Arch for anything else.


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Version: current
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-10-31
Votes: 18


I love having always the latest software. The AUR is fantastic, and every software you can think of is available in the main repos or in the AUR.

Also the Arch wiki is amazing. There's a LOT of detail and often on esoteric options. It would be nice if there could be a 'base' setup page for many things so you don't have to wade through all kinds of irrelevant (to most people) details.

A downside is it's X86_64 only, but work is underway to support other architectures.

Full disclaimer: I'm one of the asahi-alarm maintainers so I might be a bit biased :-D


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