Why People resort to Arch Linux
Arch Linux is a Linux enthusiasts dream. It has a rare reputation of being very basic at the same time very user friendly. It is a minimalistic distribution which allows for great customizations, it very updated ( much better than OpenSUSE or Ubuntu) and has a very good package manager.
That said, the first thing that will deter people from trying Arch is non-availability of Live CD/DVD installer. Also the default install takes you to a command line type, non-GUI shell. There on you are supposed to read the guide and install everything from XOrg , XFCE/KDE to FireFox extensions. Then, how come such a beginner deterring distribution gaining so much in popularity ?
Here are some reasons I can think of :::
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