Arch Linux distro - Introduction


Arch Linux is a simple, lighweight Linux based distribution.
https://www.archlinux.org/


It follows a rolling-release model (current version is always up to date)

It provides a very comprehensive documentation within its wiki.


Arch Linux overview:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Arch_Linux


Arch compared to other distributions:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Arch_compared_to_other_distributions



Package Manager and Build System


pacman: a lightweight, simple and fast package manager
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Pacman

Arch Build System, a ports-like system to make it easy to build and install packages from source.
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Arch_Build_System


The goal of pacman is to make it possible to easily manage packages, whether they are from the official repositories or the user's own builds.



Arch Linux community


Code of conduct:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Code_of_conduct

IRC channels: #archlinux in irc.freenode.net:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/IRC_channels



HOW TO INSTALL ARCH LINUX


Arch Linux FAQ:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/FAQ

Getting Arch:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Category:Getting_and_installing_Arch
https://www.archlinux.org/download/

USB flash installation media:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/USB_flash_installation_media

Install Arch Linux on an USB key:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Installing_Arch_Linux_on_a_USB_key

Installation guide:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Installation_guide

Install Arch Linux from VirtualBox:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Installing_Arch_Linux_from_VirtualBox



System maintenance


System maintenance:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/System_maintenance

Improving performance:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Improving_performance

General recommendations:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/General_recommendations