Arch Linux GUI (also known as ALG) is a rolling release distribution. It features a GUI installer that makes the installation process beginner-friendly. By default, Arch Linux GUI comes with 5 desktop environments and two window managers, whereas Manjaro and Fedora both include three desktop environments. Arch Linux GUI is available in three branches: stable, testing, and development. Users can choose from one of the branches to suit their needs.
GNOME is a desktop environment
Cinnamon is a fork of GNOME. While its user interface is very similar to that of GNOME 3, it is lightweight and devoid of many of the bells and whistles that come with GNOME. The desktop environment MATE is an offshoot of GNOME 2 and comes with forked versions of GNOME Core Applications and developed-from-scratch applications. Although it lacks many features of GNOME 3, it is a great alternative for most users.
After installing GNOME, users should restart rgdm. This will activate the GNOME desktop at boot. GNOME will update the icon theme cache, GTK4 module cache, and desktop file MIME types on your computer. Once you’ve installed GNOME, you can customize the desktop environment by using your normal user account. You can also use another popular display manager, such as KDE.
Pacman is the default package manager
While there are many advantages to using the Arch Linux graphical user interface, a few disadvantages can also be a deterrent. For one thing, the default package manager, Pacman, is not intuitive for new users. Because of its complicated flags and complicated syntax, it can be confusing for Linux newcomers. For those who are already comfortable using a command line, pacman’s DNF and APT commands are straightforward and self-explanatory. Also, Pacman only installs packages from Arch repositories, not from the community-maintained AUR. For newcomers, pacman isn’t the best option for installing packages from the AUR, so it’s recommended to install a package manager that uses libalpm.
In addition to providing an easy-to-use interface, Pacman also includes a frontend called Pamac. This GUI package manager is very convenient because it allows you to search for applications, install them, check for updates, and uninstall unwanted packages. It is worth noting that while both Pamac and Pacman have their own features, you can also install additional software and packages using other packages.
Zen is a gaming-oriented distribution
In addition to being one of the most widely used Linux distros, Zen has a few additional features that make it great for gamers. Its installer is easy to use, and it walks you through the installation process step-by-step. The Zen installer is perfect for portable computers and IoT devices, since it doesn’t come with a lot of fancy tools right out of the box. It also doesn’t have any graphical distractions or lags.
While Arch Linux is great for power users, it’s not the most user-friendly option for beginners. It doesn’t offer predefined configurations, and you can’t use the Steam client. It’s a great distro for advanced users, and you can customize it to suit your needs. This option can be difficult to use if you’re not familiar with Linux.
ArcoLinuxB
If you want a minimal desktop operating system, the ArcoLinux gui is a great choice. This new distribution includes several productivity applications and three desktop environments. You can install the ArcoLinuxD release for a stripped down experience or try building your own image from scratch. If you’d like more customization options, you can build a customised ArcoLinux ISO, which is also hosted on the ArcoLinuxB website.
The ArcoLinux gui assumes you have some experience with Linux, and is not suitable for novice users. If you’ve used Ubuntu or Debian and want to try Arch, this distro will help you transition to the more customizable environment. It also offers a huge amount of resources, including a wide range of software. If you want to customize the ArcoLinux gui, you can choose from three different standard desktop environments.