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ARCH LINUX 2021.08.01 INSTALLATION USB 128GB || NEWEST RELEASE || OFFICIAL COPY
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ARCH LINUX 2021.08.01 INSTALLATION USB 128GB || NEWEST RELEASE || OFFICIAL COPY
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Version2021.08.01 Release Date
: August 1, 2021
NOTE:This distro comes on a USB Flash Drive. Please ensure that your system has USB2.0 + ports before ordering. Arch Linux will come on a name brand USB flashdrive. We use Kingston and SanDisk USBs.
ArchLinux is an independently developed, x86-64 general purpose GNU/Linuxdistribution versatile enough to suit any role. Development focuses on simplicity, minimalism, and code elegance. Arch is installed as a minimal basesystem, 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 strives to stay bleeding edge, and typically offers the latest stable versions of most software.
The following core principles comprise what is commonly referred to as
theArch Way
, or the Arch Philosophy, perhaps best summarized by the acronym KISS for Keep It Simple, Stupid.
Simplicity
Simplicityis the ultimate sophistication.
— Leonardo da Vinci
ArchLinux defines simplicity as
without unnecessary additions,modifications, or complications
. It ships software as released by the original developers (
upstream
) with minimaldistribution-specific (downstream) changes.
Patches not accepted by upstream are avoided. Arch's downstream patches consist almostentirely of backported bug fixes that are obsoleted by the project's next release. In a similar fashion, Arch ships the configuration files provided by upstream with changes limited to distribution-specific issues like adjusting the system file paths. It does not add automation features such as enabling a service simply because the package was installed.
ArchLinux packages usually correspond directly to upstream projects. Packages areonly split when compelling advantages exist rather than it being the norm.Splitting is only done to save disk space in particularly bad cases of waste.
Modernity
ArchLinux 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, whichallows a one-time installation with continuous upgrades, without ever having toreinstall and without having to perform the elaborate procedures involved insystem upgrades from one release version to the next. By issuing one command,an Arch system is kept up-to-date.
Archincorporates many of the newer features available to GNU/Linux users, includingthe init system, modern filesystems (Ext2/3/4, Reiser, XFS, JFS, BTRFS),LVM2, software RAID, udev support and initcpio as well as the latest available kernels.
Pragmatism
Correctnessis clearly the prime quality. If a system does not do what it is supposed todo, then everything else about it matters little.
— Bertrand Meyer
Arch is a pragmatic distribution rather than an ideological one. The principles hereare only useful guidelines. Ultimately, design decisions are made on a case-by-case basis through developer consensus. Evidence-based technicalanalysis and debate are what matter, not politics or popular opinion.
The large number of packages and build scripts in the various Arch Linuxrepositories support freedom of choice, offering free and open source softwarefor those who prefer it as well as proprietary software packages for those who embrace
functionality over ideology
.
User centrality
Whereas many GNU/Linux distributions attempt to be more
user-friendly
, ArchLinux has always been, and shall always remain
user-centric
. The distribution is intended to fill the needs of those contributing to it rather than trying to appeal to as many users as possible. It is suited to anyone witha do-it-yourself attitude that's willing to spend some time reading the documentation and solving their own problems.
Every user is encouraged to contribute by reporting bugs, improving the communitydocumentation on the wiki and providing technical assistance to others. Patches improving packages or the core projects are highly valued and the
Arch User Repository
offers a repositoryof user-contributed packages. Arch's developers are volunteers and active contributors will often find themselves becoming part of that team.
As Judd Vinet, the founder of the Arch Linux project said: "[Arch Linux] iswhat
you
make it."
Versatility
ArchLinux is a general purpose distribution. Upon installation, a command-lineenvironment is provided: rather than tearing out un needed and unwanted packages, the user is offered the ability to build on a basic but carefully chosen set of software suitable for nearly any use case. Arch's design philosophy and implementation make it easy to extend and mold into whateverkind of system is required, from a basic console machine to feature-rich desktop environments: it is the user who decides what his system will be.
"The philosophy of GNU is to see the betterment of mankind" - Richard StallmanCareful care and consideration is taken in sourcing the world's leading GNU brands from around the globe to be made available all in one space. All products sourced are retail quality in order to uphold the integrity of the brands they represent and we take pride in the portion of proceeds that go to the support of developers for future updates and innovation.
Careful care and consideration is taken in sourcing the world's leading GNU brands from around the globe to be made available all in one space. All products sourced are retail quality in order to uphold the integrity of the brands they represent and we take pride in the portion of proceeds that go to the support of developers for future updates and innovation.