Review: Arch Linux 0.8 Voodoo x86_64
I was contacted by a guy who was wondering why I hadn’t done a review of Arch Linux 0.8 yet. Well, the simple reason is because I hadn’t gotten around to it! Finally, I have. Here’s my review of the 64-bit version of Arch Linux 0.8.
What is Arch Linux?
Arch aims to be a simple distribution for the experienced Linux user. It brings another package management solution to the fray, “pacman”. It uses a rolling release system so major periodic releases are not necessary as the system can easily be brought fully up-to-date.
Arch Linux doesn’t aim to showcase all the latest and greatest desktop technologies in Linux at the outset. It aims to be a distribution that is easy to setup and maintain but lets you handle most of the business.
It sort of reminds me of another distribution that I have some very fond memories of: Slackware. Slackware was the first Linux distribution I used, way back in 1995. It was easy to install and maintain, but you had to do most of the heavy lifting.
Downloading and Installing
I went to the Arch Linux website and followed the download links to get the 64-bit full install CD. I burned the CD and booted it up on my AMD Athlon 64 X2 desktop.
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