Desktop · Linux, Unix-like · lead developer
Arch Linux
2002
vrolling
Free software, GNU GPL
Active
Operating system entry sourced from Wikipedia: Arch Linux.
Runs on: Custom PCs, enthusiast laptops
Key specifications
- Family
- Linux, Unix-like
- Type
- Desktop
- Kernel
- Monolithic, Linux kernel
- Version
- rolling
- License
- Free software, GNU GPL
- Released
- 2002
general
| Defaultuser interface | Command-line interface, Zsh, Live CD |
|---|---|
| Developer | lead developer |
| Family | Linux |
| Influenced | SteamOS, Artix Linux, EndeavourOS |
| Influenced by | CRUX, BSD |
| Initial release | 11 March 2002; 24 years ago (2002-03-11) |
| Kernel | Linux |
| Kernel type | Monolithic, Linux kernel |
| License | Free software, GNU GPL |
| Marketing target | General purpose |
| Official website | archlinux.org |
| OS family | Linux, Unix-like |
| Package manager | pacman, libalpm (back-end) |
| Repository | gitlab.archlinux.org, www.github.com/archlinux |
| Source model | Open-source |
| Supported platforms | x86-64, i686, [b] |
| Type | desktop |
| Update method | [a] |
| Userland | GNU |
| Version | rolling |
| Working state | Current |
platform
| Architectures | x86-64, ARM |
|---|---|
| Hardware | Custom PCs, enthusiast laptops |
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Performance profile
Catalog-derived scores for comparison — not benchmark results.
Security
86
Performance
42
Compatibility
58
Ecosystem
80
Modern support
83
Related systems
Data sources
- seed csv localhost → 2 weeks ago
- wikipedia os en.wikipedia.org → 2 weeks ago