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=== Functionality ===
=== Functionality ===
One of the distinguishing traits of Arch Linux from other distributions is the presence of its [[package manager]] called ''[[pacman]].'' Pacman's main goal is to offer binary packages with an "intuitive build system" that is easy to maintain and manage.<ref>Arch Linux Wiki - About[https://archlinux.org/about/]</ref> This build system is what makes the AUR, Arch's well known user repository, possible.  
One of the distinguishing traits of Arch Linux from other distributions is the presence of its [[package manager]] called ''[[pacman]].'' Pacman's main goal is to offer binary packages with an "intuitive build system" that is easy to maintain and manage.<ref>Arch Linux Wiki - About[https://archlinux.org/about/]</ref> This build system is what makes the [[Arch User Repository|AUR]], Arch's well known user repository, possible.  


=== Trivia ===
=== Trivia ===

Revision as of 22:39, 7 June 2024

Arch Linux
Arch_Linux_"Crystal"_icon
The Arch Linux logo
Release Status Maintained
Release Model Rolling Release
Package Manager Pacman
Default Desktops Cinnamon, Enlightenment, GNOME, KDE Plasma, LXDE, MATE, Xfce
Usage Type Desktop
Architectures x86_64
Website archlinux.org
File:Arch Linux Base Neofetch output.png
neofetch on Arch Linux

Arch Linux is an independent Linux distribution focused on the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)[1] principle that focuses on being lightweight and flexible[2]. It was originally founded by Judd Vinet due to his inspiration from CRUX Linux being "simplistic, elegant, and very quick and easy to use" [3].

Functionality

One of the distinguishing traits of Arch Linux from other distributions is the presence of its package manager called pacman. Pacman's main goal is to offer binary packages with an "intuitive build system" that is easy to maintain and manage.[4] This build system is what makes the AUR, Arch's well known user repository, possible.

Trivia

  • If you add "ILoveCandy" to /etc/pacman.conf instead of a regular progress bar you get a pacman eating dots.
  • The name "Arch" came from the word "arch-nemesis".[5]