WEBMain Page. Welcome to the ArchWiki: your source for Arch Linux documentation on the web. Visit the Table of contents for a listing of article categories. The distribution. Arch Linux. Overview of Arch Linux describing what to expect from an Arch Linux system. Frequently asked questions. Notable questions and facts about the distribution.
WEBThis document is a guide for installing Arch Linux using the live system booted from an installation medium made from an official installation image. The installation medium provides accessibility features which are described on the page Install Arch Linux with accessibility options.
WEBArch Linux - ArchWiki. Page. Discussion. Read. View source. View history. Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86-64 general-purpose GNU /Linux distribution that strives to provide the latest stable versions of most software by following a rolling-release model.
WEBArch Linux has comprehensive documentation in the form of a community-run wiki known as the ArchWiki. History. Inspired by CRUX, another minimalist distribution, Judd Vinet started the Arch Linux project in March 2002. The name was chosen because Vinet liked the word's meaning of "the principal," as in "arch-enemy".
WEBThe primary objective of ArchWiki is to provide the Arch Linux user community with the most comprehensive and the most accessible documentation on the web. This is a world-wide project with many participants from all corners of the globe. The wiki embraces all Arch Linux principles, in particular with respect to simplicity.
WEBGeneral. What is Arch Linux? See the Arch Linux article. Why would I not want to use Arch? You may not want to use Arch, if: you do not have the ability/time/desire for a 'do-it-yourself' GNU/Linux distribution. you require support for an architecture other than x86_64.
WEBArch Linux. A simple, lightweight distribution. You've reached the website for Arch Linux, a lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple. Currently we have official packages optimized for the x86-64 architecture.
WEBThis document is an annotated index of popular articles and important information for improving and adding functionalities to the installed Arch system. Readers are assumed to have read and followed the Installation guide to obtain a basic Arch Linux installation.
WEBArch Linux is an independently developed, x86-64 general purpose GNU/Linux distribution versatile enough to suit any role. Development focuses on simplicity, minimalism, and code elegance.
WEBLogical Volume Manager (LVM) is a device mapper framework that provides logical volume management for the Linux kernel. Background. LVM building blocks. Logical Volume Management utilizes the kernel's device-mapper feature to provide a system of partitions independent of underlying disk layout.