 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 |
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.confinstead of a regular progress bar you get a pacman eating dots. - The name "Arch" came from the word "arch-nemesis".[5]
- ↑ https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/arch_terminology#KISS
- ↑ https://archlinux.org/about/
- ↑ Interview with Judd Vinet[1]
- ↑ Arch Linux Wiki - About[2]
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20120914175514/http://osdir.com/ml/linux.arch.general/2005-08/msg00253.html