Arch Linux
(17 | 4.1)
Arch Linux is an independently developed, i686- and x86_64-optimised GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users
Rolling release - Arch User Repository - Customizable - Wiki documentation
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Arch Linux is an independently developed, i686- and x86_64-optimised GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking. Operating on a rolling release system, Arch can be installed from a CD image or via an FTP server. The default install provides a solid base that enables users to create a custom installation. In addition, the Arch Build System (ABS) provides a way to easily build new packages, modify the configuration of stock packages, and share these packages with other users via the Arch Linux user repository.
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+ Rolling release (26 )
+ Arch User Repository (21 )
+ Customizable (16 )
+ Wiki documentation (15 )
+ Package Control (11 )
+ Community based (7 )
+ ARM support (6 )
+ Lightweight (4 )
+ Linux-based (3 )
+ Bleeding edge (3 )
+ Minimalistic (3 )
+ For geek (1 )
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+ UI customization (0 )
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