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10 reasons why should you use Arch Linux

Overview

1. Apps That Relatively Simplify the Setup Process

Arch Linux installation is a tedious process, especially for less experienced users, which is one of the main reasons potential users should stay away from Arch Linux. However, that's not exactly the case anymore. Arch Linux installation is much easier than before, thanks to GUI installs like archinstall, Anarchy Installer, and Zen Installer. This eliminates one of the most prominent excuses for not installing Arch Linux.

2. Stability and Reliability

Arch Linux is a rolling release and is always up-to-date. Although this may seem like a disadvantage, it is actually an advantage. Because, possible errors that may occur in a constantly updated distribution; which is a very rare case; It is fixed with fixes and updates published in a very short time. This makes Arch Linux one of the stable and reliable distributions.

3. Arch Wiki

The Arch Wiki provides extensive documentation on what you can do in Arch Linux and its derivatives, and sometimes even other distributions: an overview of Arch Linux and what to expect from it, an FAQ and explanations about it, an installation guide, post-installation documentation, etc.

4. Pacman Package Manager

Pacman is a command line tool and default package installer on Arch Linux. It can also be used with package managers such as Pacman, Pamac.

5. Arch User Repository(AUR)

AUR (Arch User Repository) is a repository of applications and tools that can be installed on Arch Linux but not yet imported into the official Arch repositories. The AUR is provided by the Arch Linux user community.

6. A Beautiful Desktop Environment (i3 FTW)

The desktop environment is the interface that helps you interact with your system from the moment you start the operating system until the time you shut it down. Arch Linux supports more desktop environments than you might want to try, and these can be customized and used to your liking.

7. Originality

Arch Linux is built from the ground up independently of other Linux distributions. As long as Arch Linux remains open source and its developers freely incorporate their ideas into the project, it will coexist with the Arch Linux community.

8. The Perfect Learning Base

Arch Linux is the perfect platform for anyone who wants to understand how Linux works. Of course, it requires you to pay attention to the documentation and suggested usage tips throughout its use. If your desire is to learn more about the background of something than just getting something ready, Arch Linux and its huge knowledge base are a good starting point for you.

9. Arch Linux Community

Apart from the Arch Wiki, Arch Linux has a large community of users who are willing to volunteer to help anyone who wants to learn about Linux, especially using Arch Linux or any of its derivatives, and this community is dedicated to increasing the success and ease of use of Arch Linux. The AUR example is proof of that. No problem, you are in good hands!

10. Ease of Use, Flexibility and Customization

Arch Linux may seem difficult from the outside, but it is a completely flexible distribution. It allows you to decide how and in what way your operating system will be installed and what to use during installation, and it has a very detailed and extensive Wiki to guide you.

It also doesn't give you a headache with unnecessary apps, but it also comes with a minimalist list of default software.

Summary

Of course, you have your reasons for Arch Linux to be your choice, these are the ones that come to mind first.

See you in the next post!