Still waiting for your system updates to finish? Guess that’s the difference between Arch users and everyone else. Here’s why I use Arch Linux.
Switching to Arch Linux was a game-changer for me. Here’s a glimpse why I chose Arch.
Here, when I say Arch, I mean the core Arch itself, not distros
- Rolling Release Model
One of the major reason to use arch is its rolling release model. This means I get the latest software updates as soon as they’re available. No more waiting for the next big release like with other Linux distributions or Windows updates. It’s like having Christmas every week with new features and fixes constantly rolling in.
This always keeps my system fresh and cutting-edge without the need to reinstall the OS every six months.
Do you want to be up to date?
- DIY: Make Your Choices
Another Cool aspect of Arch is Do It Yourself. It gives you the Freedom to build your system exactly how you want it. You have the full power of your system. But beginners can get confused and daunting easily. ;( Noob
- Explore linux
Since Arch follows its principle DIY, it compels you to learn and understand what you are doing. It has a great documentation explained each and everything in detail. Still it can feel overwhelming because you have to setup your config, packages, window manager or window environment and so on.
Note: If you do not want to learn and grow, Stay away from Arch and me
- Performance
Another major reason to use arch is performance. Your system performance becomes super fast if you use arch because:
- Light weight
- Minimal design
- Updated software
- Efficient Package manager
- Highly customizable
Note: These are my super favorite points.
- To say “I use Arch, BTW”
Installing Arch is not easy so it makes you feel proud of this achievement.
Installation
It takes time to explore and understand Arch so if you are not confident enough install in Virtual Machine first.
Arch documentation is the best but this can be hard to follow along while installing. Free Code Camp Documentation can be a good option to install arch.