Arch Linux

Arch Linux (/ɑːr/) is an independently developed x86-64 general-purpose Linux distribution that strives to provide the latest stable versions of most software by following a rolling-release model. The default installation is intentionally minimal so that users can add only the packages they require.

Arch Linux
DeveloperLevente Polyak (lead developer)
OS familyLinux (Unix-like)
Working stateCurrent
Source modelOpen-source
Initial release11 March 2002 (2002-03-11)
Latest release2024.04.01 / 19 days ago
Repositorygitlab.archlinux.org www.github.com/archlinux
Marketing targetGeneral purpose
Update methodRolling release
Package managerpacman, libalpm (back-end), Arch build system
Platforms
  • x86-64
  • i686 (unofficial)
  • ARM (unofficial)
  • PowerPC (unofficial)
  • RISC-V (unofficial)
Kernel typeMonolithic (Linux kernel)
UserlandGNU
InfluencedEndeavourOS, Manjaro, Garuda Linux, Artix Linux, Antergos
Influenced byCRUX, BSD
Default
user interface
Command-line interface (Zsh as the default shell in Live CD or Live USB and Bash as the default shell after installation)
LicenseFree software (GNU GPL and other licenses)
Official websitewww.archlinux.org

Pacman, a package manager written specifically for Arch Linux, is used to install, remove and update software packages.

Arch Linux uses a rolling release model, meaning it has no major releases. An Arch Linux installation is kept up-to-date by regularly updating the individual pieces of software that it comprises. The only "releases" are up-to-date snapshots of main system components released monthly.

Arch Linux has comprehensive documentation in the form of a community-run wiki known as the ArchWiki.

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