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Arch Linux (/ ɑːr tʃ /) [7] [8] [g] is an open source, rolling release Linux distribution. Arch Linux is kept up-to-date by regularly updating the individual pieces of software that it comprises. [9] Arch Linux is intentionally minimal, and is meant to be configured by the user during installation so they may add only what they require. [10]
ArchBang Linux is a simple lightweight rolling release Linux distribution based on a minimal Arch Linux operating system with the i3 tiling window manager, [1] previously using the Openbox stacking window manager. ArchBang is especially suitable for high performance on old or low-end hardware with limited resources.
A light-weight Linux distribution is a Linux distribution that uses lower memory and processor-speed requirements than a more "feature-rich" Linux distribution. The lower demands on hardware ideally result in a more responsive machine , and allow devices with fewer system resources (e.g. older or embedded hardware ) to be used productively.
The ArchLabs distribution contains a text-based installer, "AL-Installer" as its installation method, [6] as well as baph, an AUR helper. [7] The installer gives the user the ability to choose from 16 different assorted Desktop Environments and Window Managers as well as a selection of extra software, Linux Kernels, Display Managers and shells.
Tiny Core Linux is an example of Linux distribution that run from RAM. This is a list of Linux distributions that can be run entirely from a computer's RAM, meaning that once the OS has been loaded to the RAM, the media it was loaded from can be completely removed, and the distribution will run the PC through the RAM only.
Arch Hurd – A live CD of Arch Linux with the GNU Hurd as its kernel AROS – Offers live CD for download on the project page BeOS – All BeOS discs can be run in live CD mode, although PowerPC versions need to be kickstarted from Mac OS 8 when run on Apple or clone hardware
It is possible to install Linux onto most of these file systems. The ext file systems, namely ext2, ext3, and ext4 are based on the original Linux file system. File systems have been developed by companies to meet their specific needs, by hobbyists, or adapted from Unix , Microsoft Windows, and other operating systems.
The main difference compared to Arch Linux is the repositories. Manjaro uses three sets of repositories: [72] Unstable: contains the most up to date Arch Linux packages. Unstable is synced several times a day with Arch package releases. Testing: contains packages from the unstable repositories after they have been tested by users.