securitybreach Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Note: Everything below has been published previously online in the Arch Linux wiki. However, for what ever reason there’s still a lot of misinformation about Arch’s stability and many users are not aware that these published tips exist. This short article aims to raise awareness on the best paths for a more stable Arch Linux experience. That’s not to say that Arch Linux is in anyway unstable. No, far from it! But for new users, there are certain precautions that should be taken so that the inherent freedom of Arch does not get in the way of system stability. What is Arch Linux? Lets trace back just a little. Arch Linux is an independently developed, i686/x86-64 general purpose GNU/Linux distribution versatile enough to suit any role. Development focuses on simplicity, minimalism, and code elegance. Arch is installed as a minimal base system, configured by the user upon which their own ideal environment is assembled by installing only what is required or desired for their unique purposes. GUI configuration utilities are not officially provided, and most system configuration is performed from the shell and a text editor. Based on a rolling-release model, Arch also strives to stay bleeding edge, and typically offers the latest stable versions of most software. – Arch Linux Wiki. Why use Arch Linux on desktops and servers? Arch Linux may be a tad intimidating to some (especially desktop installs), but once you have it running, it’s more fluid and simple than most Linux distros out there! You’ll soon get a sense of organization and beauty with everything Arch related. Be it with the OS, the community or documentation. For example the amazing Wiki or the AUR (Arch User Repository) which gives you access to all the software and 3rd party apps you can dream of. Arch repositories also include packages that wouldn’t qualify as ‘free’ according to GNU. Install Skype with pacman -S skype after you first install and setup Arch, or you can quickly install your must haves from the AUR using packer -S spotify google-chrome (see AUR helpers). Then head to the apps list and find cool app recommendations for easy install. No need to add repositories, compile manually or follow any command line how-to’s. Github based apps are also available for package install. Best of all, since Arch Linux is a rolling release distro, you only have to install it once. Yes, one install for the life of your hardware! No replacements released every few months such as 13.04, 13.10, 14.04 etc. Nor does LTS (long term support) mean you get trapped in time entirely. To upgrade you simply roll with the command: pacman -Syu and your done! ........ http://haydenjames.i...nux-experience/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturnian Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Thanks! The most important part of the article, IMO: The first recommendation for a more stable Arch Linux experience, as with most Arch tips and tutorials, starts with a quick read of the Arch Wiki… Enhance system stability. On that page you will find roughly 20 simple techniques to enhance Arch stability. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Great! Will have to read up on this if I am going to try out ArchLinux in a month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 For a more stable Arch experience, install Slackware. HAHAHAHAHA! Sorry. Just couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Great! Will have to read up on this if I am going to try out ArchLinux in a month or so. Arch is stable regardless but you could use the LTS kernel if you liked. I have been using Arch for 8 years now and I have never had a crash or anything mess up that I didn't cause my self. Archlinux uses the latest, stable versions of packages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Great! Will have to read up on this if I am going to try out ArchLinux in a month or so. http://www.evolutionlinux.com/index.html You could try this for a easy install if you do not fancy going it alone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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