Arch Linux: Simplicity
Arch Linux: Simplicity
Arch Linux: Simplicity
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Arch Linux
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. The default installation is a minimal base
system, configured by the user to only add what is purposely required.
Contents
1 Principles
1.1 Simplicity
1.2 Modernity
1.3 Pragmatism
1.4 User centrality
1.5 Versatility
2 History
2.1 The early years
2.2 The middle years
2.3 Birth of the ArchWiki
2.4 The dawning of the age of A. Griffin
2.5 Arch Install Scripts
2.6 The systemd era
2.7 Drop of i686 support
Principles
Simplicity
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Modernity
Arch Linux strives to maintain the latest stable release versions of its software
as long as systemic package breakage can be reasonably avoided. It is based
on a rolling-release system, which allows a one-time installation with
continuous upgrades.
Pragmatism
The large number of packages and build scripts in the various Arch Linux
repositories offer free and open source software for those who prefer it, as well
as proprietary software packages for those who embrace functionality over
ideology.
User centrality
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Versatility
History
The Arch community has grown and matured to become one of the most
popular and influential Linux distributions, also testified by the attention and
review received over the years.
The early Arch community grew steadily, as evidenced by this chart of forum
posts, users, and bug reports. Moreover, it was from its early days known as
an open, friendly, and helpful community (http://www.osnews.com/story
/4827).
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In late 2007, Judd Vinet retired from active participation as an Arch developer,
and smoothly transferred (https://bbs.archlinux.org
/viewtopic.php?id=38024) the reins over to American programmer Aaron
Griffin, also known as Phrakture.
Between 2012 and 2013 the traditional System V init system was replaced by
systemd.[1] (https://www.archlinux.org/news/install-medium-20121006-
introduces-systemd/)[2] (https://www.archlinux.org/news/systemd-is-
now-the-default-on-new-installations/)[3] (https://www.archlinux.org
/news/end-of-initscripts-support/)[4] (https://www.archlinux.org
/news/final-sysvinit-deprecation-warning/)
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