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Arch Linux

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
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