https://wiki.archlinux.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=MaNNa&feedformat=atomArchWiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T11:18:17ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.41.0https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Autojump&diff=380484Autojump2015-06-30T06:37:15Z<p>MaNNa: Started the Autojump Wiki page. The autojump file in Community does not specify how to get it running once installed.</p>
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<div><br />
Autojump requires the below line added to: ~/.bashrc<br />
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[[ -s /usr/share/autojump/autojump.bash ]] && . /usr/share/autojump/autojump.bash<br />
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(there must be double left brackets and a space before the -s, and double right brackets before the && -- the Wicki wouldn't accept them)<br />
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After that, simply run: $ source ~/.bashrc to activate the changes.<br />
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To test: $ j -v</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Ad-hoc_networking&diff=324461Ad-hoc networking2014-07-11T07:22:10Z<p>MaNNa: Grammer: changed "example of an peer-to-peer network" to "example of a peer-to-peer network" - removed the n on an</p>
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<div>[[Category:Wireless Networking]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Ad-hoc networking]]<br />
{{Related articles start}}<br />
{{Related|Network configuration}}<br />
{{Related|Wireless network configuration}}<br />
{{Related|Software access point}}<br />
{{Related|Internet sharing}}<br />
{{Related articles end}}<br />
An IBSS (Independent Basic Service Set) network, often called an ad-hoc network, is a way to have a group of devices talk to each other wirelessly, without a central controller. It is an example of a peer-to-peer network, in which all devices talk directly to each other, with no inherent relaying.<br />
<br />
For example, ad-hoc networking may be used to [[Internet sharing|share an internet connection]].<br />
<br />
== Requirements ==<br />
<br />
* A nl80211 compatible wireless device (e.g. ath9k) on all devices which will connect to the network<br />
<br />
== Wifi link layer ==<br />
<br />
Since IBSS network is a peer-to-peer network, the steps necessary to set up the wifi link layer should be the same on all devices.<br />
<br />
{{Tip|It is possible to create complex network topologies, see [http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/Documentation/iw/vif Linux Wireless documentation] for advanced examples.}}<br />
<br />
=== Manual method ===<br />
<br />
{{Warning|This method creates '''unencrypted''' ad-hoc network. See [[#WPA supplicant]] for method using WPA encryption.}}<br />
<br />
See [[Wireless network configuration#Manual setup]] for a better explanation of the following commands. Make sure that {{Pkg|iw}} is [[pacman|installed]].<br />
<br />
Set the operation mode to ibss:<br />
<br />
# iw ''interface'' set type ibss<br />
<br />
Bring the interface up (an additional step like {{ic|rfkill unblock wifi}} might be needed):<br />
<br />
# ip link set ''interface'' up<br />
<br />
Now you can create an ad-hoc network. Replace ''your_ssid'' with the name of the network and ''frequency'' with the frequency in MHz, depending on which channel you want to use. See the Wikipedia page [[Wikipedia:List_of_WLAN_channels#Interference_Concerns|List of WLAN channels]] for a table showing frequencies of individual channels.<br />
<br />
# iw ''interface'' ibss join ''your_ssid'' ''frequency''<br />
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=== WPA supplicant ===<br />
<br />
{{Note|This method creates ad-hoc network using WPA encryption. WPA2 is currently not supported (August 2013).}}<br />
<br />
Ensure that {{Pkg|wpa_supplicant}} is [[pacman|installed]], and create a configuration file for it (see [[WPA supplicant]] for details).<br />
<br />
{{hc|/etc/wpa_supplicant-adhoc.conf|<nowiki><br />
ctrl_interface=DIR=/run/wpa_supplicant GROUP=wheel<br />
<br />
# use 'ap_scan=2' on all devices connected to the network<br />
ap_scan=2<br />
<br />
network={<br />
ssid="MySSID"<br />
mode=1<br />
frequency=2432<br />
proto=WPA<br />
key_mgmt=WPA-NONE<br />
pairwise=NONE<br />
group=TKIP<br />
psk="secret passphrase"<br />
}<br />
</nowiki>}}<br />
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Run ''wpa_supplicant'' on all devices connected to the network with the following command:<br />
<br />
# wpa_supplicant -B -i ''interface'' -c /etc/wpa_supplicant-adhoc.conf -D nl80211,wext<br />
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== Network configuration ==<br />
<br />
The final step is to assign an IP address to all devices in the network. There are multiple ways to do this:<br />
<br />
* Assign static IP addresses. See [[Network configuration#Static IP address]] for details.<br />
* Running DHCP server on one device. See [[dhcpd]] or [[dnsmasq]] for details.<br />
* Running ''avahi-autoipd''. See [[Avahi#Obtaining IPv4LL IP address]] for details.<br />
<br />
If you want to share an internet connection to the ad-hoc network, see [[Internet sharing]].<br />
<br />
== Tips and tricks ==<br />
<br />
=== Using NetworkManager ===<br />
<br />
If you use [[NetworkManager]], you can use ''nm-applet'' for ad-hoc network configuration instead of the manual method described above. See [[NetworkManager#Ad-hoc]] for details.<br />
<br />
{{Note|NetworkManager does not support WPA encryption in ad-hoc mode.}}<br />
<br />
=== Custom systemd service (with wpa_supplicant and static IP) ===<br />
<br />
You can use the following templates to enable wireless ad-hoc networking:<br />
<br />
{{hc|/etc/conf.d/network-wireless-adhoc@<interface>|<nowiki><br />
addr=192.168.0.2<br />
mask=24<br />
</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
{{hc|/etc/systemd/system/network-wireless-adhoc@.service|<nowiki><br />
[Unit]<br />
Description=Ad-hoc wireless network connectivity (%i)<br />
Wants=network.target<br />
Before=network.target<br />
BindsTo=sys-subsystem-net-devices-%i.device<br />
After=sys-subsystem-net-devices-%i.device<br />
<br />
[Service]<br />
Type=oneshot<br />
RemainAfterExit=yes<br />
EnvironmentFile=/etc/conf.d/network-wireless-adhoc@%i<br />
<br />
# perhaps rfkill is not needed for you<br />
ExecStart=/usr/bin/rfkill unblock wifi<br />
ExecStart=/usr/bin/ip link set %i up<br />
ExecStart=/usr/bin/wpa_supplicant -B -i %i -D nl80211,wext -c /etc/wpa_supplicant-adhoc.conf<br />
ExecStart=/usr/bin/ip addr add ${addr}/${mask} dev %i<br />
<br />
ExecStop=/usr/bin/ip addr flush dev %i<br />
ExecStop=/usr/bin/ip link set %i down<br />
<br />
[Install]<br />
WantedBy=multi-user.target<br />
</nowiki>}}<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Adhoc Ubuntu community wiki WifiDocs/Adhoc]<br />
* [http://www.ubuntugeek.com/creating-an-adhoc-host-with-ubuntu.html Manual about creating an Ad-Hoc network on UbuntuGeek]<br />
* [http://go2linux.garron.me/linux/2011/03/share-your-3g-internet-connection-over-wifi-linux-ipod-touch-925 Share your 3G Internet connection over wifi]</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=322376Arch based distributions (active)2014-06-30T06:07:32Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Removed: the and added: 's to Arch</p>
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<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for the desktop, and even as a server with the 'base' install. <br />
<br />
It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), MATE, Cinnamon, Openbox and Xfce.<br />
<br />
Antergos is Arch Linux based via Arch's repositories and can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*[antergos] repository: Server = http://mirrors.antergos.com/$repo/$arch<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchBSD ===<br />
ArchBSD began in July 2010 in which an attempt to bring the much popular pacman to FreeBSD, too ease the pain of upgrading and maintaining a system with ports, or from outdated packages.<br />
Following [[The Arch Way]] philosophy, Arch BSD is lightweight, flexible, simple and aims to be very UNIX-like.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbsd.net/<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archbsd.net/<br />
*Wiki: https://wiki.archbsd.net/<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archbsd.net/<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
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=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
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=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
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=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://easy.open.and.free.fr/didjix/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://easy.open.and.free.fr/didjix/install.html<br />
*Screenshots: http://easy.open.and.free.fr/didjix/screenshots.html<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
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=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=322375Arch based distributions (active)2014-06-30T06:03:54Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Moved the: installed line up one line</p>
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<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for the desktop, and even as a server with the 'base' install. <br />
<br />
It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), MATE, Cinnamon, Openbox and Xfce.<br />
<br />
Antergos is Arch Linux based via the Arch repositories and can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*[antergos] repository: Server = http://mirrors.antergos.com/$repo/$arch<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchBSD ===<br />
ArchBSD began in July 2010 in which an attempt to bring the much popular pacman to FreeBSD, too ease the pain of upgrading and maintaining a system with ports, or from outdated packages.<br />
Following [[The Arch Way]] philosophy, Arch BSD is lightweight, flexible, simple and aims to be very UNIX-like.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbsd.net/<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archbsd.net/<br />
*Wiki: https://wiki.archbsd.net/<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archbsd.net/<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://easy.open.and.free.fr/didjix/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://easy.open.and.free.fr/didjix/install.html<br />
*Screenshots: http://easy.open.and.free.fr/didjix/screenshots.html<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=322374Arch based distributions (active)2014-06-30T06:01:21Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Removed: Fully and added: Antergos is</p>
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<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for the desktop, and even as a server with the 'base' install. <br />
<br />
It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), MATE, Cinnamon, Openbox and Xfce.<br />
<br />
Antergos is Arch Linux based via the Arch repositories.<br />
<br />
Antergos can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*[antergos] repository: Server = http://mirrors.antergos.com/$repo/$arch<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchBSD ===<br />
ArchBSD began in July 2010 in which an attempt to bring the much popular pacman to FreeBSD, too ease the pain of upgrading and maintaining a system with ports, or from outdated packages.<br />
Following [[The Arch Way]] philosophy, Arch BSD is lightweight, flexible, simple and aims to be very UNIX-like.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbsd.net/<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archbsd.net/<br />
*Wiki: https://wiki.archbsd.net/<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archbsd.net/<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://easy.open.and.free.fr/didjix/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://easy.open.and.free.fr/didjix/install.html<br />
*Screenshots: http://easy.open.and.free.fr/didjix/screenshots.html<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=322373Arch based distributions (active)2014-06-30T05:58:53Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Added the</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for the desktop, and even as a server with the 'base' install. <br />
<br />
It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), MATE, Cinnamon, Openbox and Xfce.<br />
<br />
Fully Arch Linux based via the Arch repositories.<br />
<br />
Antergos can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*[antergos] repository: Server = http://mirrors.antergos.com/$repo/$arch<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchBSD ===<br />
ArchBSD began in July 2010 in which an attempt to bring the much popular pacman to FreeBSD, too ease the pain of upgrading and maintaining a system with ports, or from outdated packages.<br />
Following [[The Arch Way]] philosophy, Arch BSD is lightweight, flexible, simple and aims to be very UNIX-like.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbsd.net/<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archbsd.net/<br />
*Wiki: https://wiki.archbsd.net/<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archbsd.net/<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://easy.open.and.free.fr/didjix/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://easy.open.and.free.fr/didjix/install.html<br />
*Screenshots: http://easy.open.and.free.fr/didjix/screenshots.html<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=322372Arch based distributions (active)2014-06-30T05:57:17Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Added Antergos repository and mentioned Arch based</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for the desktop, and even as a server with the 'base' install. <br />
<br />
It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), MATE, Cinnamon, Openbox and Xfce.<br />
<br />
Fully Arch Linux based via Arch repositories.<br />
<br />
Antergos can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*[antergos] repository: Server = http://mirrors.antergos.com/$repo/$arch<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchBSD ===<br />
ArchBSD began in July 2010 in which an attempt to bring the much popular pacman to FreeBSD, too ease the pain of upgrading and maintaining a system with ports, or from outdated packages.<br />
Following [[The Arch Way]] philosophy, Arch BSD is lightweight, flexible, simple and aims to be very UNIX-like.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbsd.net/<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archbsd.net/<br />
*Wiki: https://wiki.archbsd.net/<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archbsd.net/<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://easy.open.and.free.fr/didjix/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://easy.open.and.free.fr/didjix/install.html<br />
*Screenshots: http://easy.open.and.free.fr/didjix/screenshots.html<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
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[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for the desktop, and even as a server with the 'base' install. <br />
<br />
It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), MATE, Cinnamon, Openbox and Xfce.<br />
<br />
Manjaro use their own repositories (as well as our Cnchi installer), which is great for them. However, we at Antergos believe that to be totally Arch based and compliant, we should and do use the Arch repositories. We do offer though a small Antergos repo here (which can be easily added to your existing /etc/pacman.conf setup if interested) for some additional packages, to make it easier for our users:<br />
<br />
*[antergos]<br />
*SigLevel = PackageRequired<br />
*Server = http://mirrors.antergos.com/$repo/$arch<br />
*#Note: Include = /etc/pacman.d/antergos-mirrorlist<br />
*#Note: More repo servers available in the antergos-mirrorlist after install<br />
<br />
Antergos can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchBSD ===<br />
ArchBSD began in July 2010 in which an attempt to bring the much popular pacman to FreeBSD, too ease the pain of upgrading and maintaining a system with ports, or from outdated packages.<br />
Following [[The Arch Way]] philosophy, Arch BSD is lightweight, flexible, simple and aims to be very UNIX-like.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbsd.net/<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archbsd.net/<br />
*Wiki: https://wiki.archbsd.net/<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archbsd.net/<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=321177Arch based distributions (active)2014-06-22T11:55:53Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ uses to use</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for the desktop, and even as a server with the 'base' install. <br />
<br />
It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), MATE, Cinnamon, Openbox and Xfce.<br />
<br />
Manjaro use their own rpositories (as well as our Cnchi installer), which is great for them. However, we at Antergos believe that to be totally Arch based and compliant, we should and do use the Arch repositories. We do offer though a small Antergos repo here (which can be easily added to your existing /etc/pacman.conf setup if interested) for some additional packages, to make it easier for our users:<br />
<br />
*[antergos]<br />
*SigLevel = PackageRequired<br />
*Server = http://mirrors.antergos.com/$repo/$arch<br />
*#Note: Include = /etc/pacman.d/antergos-mirrorlist<br />
*#Note: More repo servers available in the antergos-mirrorlist after install<br />
<br />
Antergos can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchBSD ===<br />
ArchBSD began in July 2010 in which an attempt to bring the much popular pacman to FreeBSD, too ease the pain of upgrading and maintaining a system with ports, or from outdated packages.<br />
Following [[The Arch Way]] philosophy, Arch BSD is lightweight, flexible, simple and aims to be very UNIX-like.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbsd.net/<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archbsd.net/<br />
*Wiki: https://wiki.archbsd.net/<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archbsd.net/<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=321174Arch based distributions (active)2014-06-22T11:47:18Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Alignment</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for the desktop, and even as a server with the 'base' install. <br />
<br />
It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), MATE, Cinnamon, Openbox and Xfce.<br />
<br />
Manjaro uses their own rpositories (as well as our Cnchi installer), which is great for them. However, we at Antergos believe that to be totally Arch based and compliant, we should and do use the Arch repositories. We do offer though a small Antergos repo here (which can be easily added to your existing /etc/pacman.conf setup if interested) for some additional packages, to make it easier for our users:<br />
<br />
*[antergos]<br />
*SigLevel = PackageRequired<br />
*Server = http://mirrors.antergos.com/$repo/$arch<br />
*#Note: Include = /etc/pacman.d/antergos-mirrorlist<br />
*#Note: More repo servers available in the antergos-mirrorlist after install<br />
<br />
Antergos can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchBSD ===<br />
ArchBSD began in July 2010 in which an attempt to bring the much popular pacman to FreeBSD, too ease the pain of upgrading and maintaining a system with ports, or from outdated packages.<br />
Following [[The Arch Way]] philosophy, Arch BSD is lightweight, flexible, simple and aims to be very UNIX-like.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbsd.net/<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archbsd.net/<br />
*Wiki: https://wiki.archbsd.net/<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archbsd.net/<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=321172Arch based distributions (active)2014-06-22T11:36:36Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Alignment</p>
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<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for the desktop, and even as a server with the 'base' install. <br />
<br />
It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), MATE, Cinnamon, Openbox and Xfce.<br />
<br />
Manjaro uses their own rpositories (as well as our Cnchi installer), which is great for them. However, we at Antergos believe that to be totally Arch based and compliant, we should and do use the Arch repositories, though we do offer a small repo here (which you can easily add to your /etc/pacman.conf setup if interested) for some additional packages to make it easier for our users:<br />
<br />
[antergos]<br />
SigLevel = PackageRequired<br />
Server = http://mirrors.antergos.com/$repo/$arch<br />
* Include = /etc/pacman.d/antergos-mirrorlist<br />
* More repo servers available in the antergos-mirrorlist after install<br />
<br />
Antergos can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchBSD ===<br />
ArchBSD began in July 2010 in which an attempt to bring the much popular pacman to FreeBSD, too ease the pain of upgrading and maintaining a system with ports, or from outdated packages.<br />
Following [[The Arch Way]] philosophy, Arch BSD is lightweight, flexible, simple and aims to be very UNIX-like.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbsd.net/<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archbsd.net/<br />
*Wiki: https://wiki.archbsd.net/<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archbsd.net/<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=321171Arch based distributions (active)2014-06-22T11:34:13Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Fixed [HASH]</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for the desktop, and even as a server with the 'base' install. <br />
<br />
It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), MATE, Cinnamon, Openbox and Xfce.<br />
<br />
Manjaro uses their own rpositories (as well as our Cnchi installer), which is great for them. However, we at Antergos believe that to be totally Arch based and compliant, we should and do use the Arch repositories, though we do offer a small repo here (which you can easily add to your /etc/pacman.conf setup if interested) for some additional packages to make it easier for our users:<br />
<br />
[antergos]<br />
SigLevel = PackageRequired<br />
[HASH] Include = /etc/pacman.d/antergos-mirrorlist<br />
Server = http://mirrors.antergos.com/$repo/$arch<br />
[HASH] More repo servers available in the antergos-mirrorlist after install<br />
<br />
Antergos can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchBSD ===<br />
ArchBSD began in July 2010 in which an attempt to bring the much popular pacman to FreeBSD, too ease the pain of upgrading and maintaining a system with ports, or from outdated packages.<br />
Following [[The Arch Way]] philosophy, Arch BSD is lightweight, flexible, simple and aims to be very UNIX-like.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbsd.net/<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archbsd.net/<br />
*Wiki: https://wiki.archbsd.net/<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archbsd.net/<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=321170Arch based distributions (active)2014-06-22T11:30:22Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Added the section about the Antergos repo</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for the desktop, and even as a server with the 'base' install. <br />
<br />
It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), MATE, Cinnamon, Openbox and Xfce.<br />
<br />
Manjaro uses their own rpositories (as well as our Cnchi installer), which is great for them. However, we at Antergos believe that to be totally Arch based and compliant, we should and do use the Arch repositories, though we do offer a small repo here (which you can easily add to your /etc/pacman.conf setup if interested) for some additional packages to make it easier for our users:<br />
<br />
[antergos]<br />
SigLevel = PackageRequired<br />
# Include = /etc/pacman.d/antergos-mirrorlist<br />
Server = http://mirrors.antergos.com/$repo/$arch<br />
# More repo servers in the antergos-mirrorlist after install<br />
<br />
Antergos can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchBSD ===<br />
ArchBSD began in July 2010 in which an attempt to bring the much popular pacman to FreeBSD, too ease the pain of upgrading and maintaining a system with ports, or from outdated packages.<br />
Following [[The Arch Way]] philosophy, Arch BSD is lightweight, flexible, simple and aims to be very UNIX-like.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbsd.net/<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archbsd.net/<br />
*Wiki: https://wiki.archbsd.net/<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archbsd.net/<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=320493Arch based distributions (active)2014-06-17T05:41:57Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ added Openbox</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for the desktop, and even as a server with the 'base' install. <br />
<br />
It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), MATE, Cinnamon, Openbox and Xfce.<br />
<br />
Antergos can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchBSD ===<br />
ArchBSD began in July 2010 in which an attempt to bring the much popular pacman to FreeBSD, too ease the pain of upgrading and maintaining a system with ports, or from outdated packages.<br />
Following [[The Arch Way]] philosophy, Arch BSD is lightweight, flexible, simple and aims to be very UNIX-like.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbsd.net/<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archbsd.net/<br />
*Wiki: https://wiki.archbsd.net/<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archbsd.net/<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=317073Arch based distributions (active)2014-05-29T04:02:17Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Moved Forums up</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for the desktop, and even as a server with the 'base' install. <br />
<br />
It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), MATE, Cinnamon and Xfce.<br />
<br />
Antergos can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=317072Arch based distributions (active)2014-05-29T03:53:05Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Added the, and even as a server with the 'base' install</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for the desktop, and even as a server with the 'base' install. <br />
<br />
It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), MATE, Cinnamon and Xfce.<br />
<br />
Antergos can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=317070Arch based distributions (active)2014-05-29T03:43:59Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Added MATE</p>
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[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for desktop. It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), MATE, Cinnamon and Xfce. Antergos can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
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=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=316978Arch based distributions (active)2014-05-28T05:16:54Z<p>MaNNa: /* Bluestar Linux */ Added Sourceforge</p>
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<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for desktop. It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), Cinnamon and Xfce. Antergos can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
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=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluestarlinux/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
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=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=316971Arch based distributions (active)2014-05-28T03:48:57Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ ISO image</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for desktop. It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), Cinnamon and Xfce. Antergos can be installed by booting the Live ISO image and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=316970Arch based distributions (active)2014-05-28T03:46:18Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Added: Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/</p>
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[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for desktop. It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), Cinnamon and Xfce. Antergos can be installed by booting the Live disk and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*Download and Try: http://antergos.com/try-it/<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=316969Arch based distributions (active)2014-05-28T03:43:41Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Graphical installer</p>
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<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for desktop. It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), Cinnamon and Xfce. Antergos can be installed by booting the Live disk and using our graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=316968Arch based distributions (active)2014-05-28T03:17:21Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Graphical installer</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for desktop. It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), Cinnamon and Xfce. It also now includes an awesome graphical installer, Cnchi.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
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=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=316967Arch based distributions (active)2014-05-28T03:13:52Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Fixed the Screenshots page</p>
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<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for desktop. It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), Cinnamon and Xfce.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://www.linuxscreenshots.org/?distro=antergos<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
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=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
<br />
=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
<br />
=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
<br />
=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
<br />
=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
<br />
=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
<br />
=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
<br />
=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
*Homepage: http://www.poliarch.org</div>MaNNahttps://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?title=Arch_based_distributions_(active)&diff=316966Arch based distributions (active)2014-05-28T03:11:27Z<p>MaNNa: /* Antergos */ Removed Razor-qt as it is no longer included, and added KDE</p>
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<div>[[Category:About Arch]]<br />
[[es:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[fr:LiveCD]]<br />
[[it:ArchBang]]<br />
[[ja:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[ru:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
[[zh-CN:Arch Based Distributions (Active)]]<br />
See [[Arch based distributions (inactive)|Inactive distributions]] for distributions which are no longer maintained.<br />
<br />
==Specialty Distributions==<br />
=== alphaOS ===<br />
alphaOS is a simple and minimalistic Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture, built using Linux Live Kit set of scripts developed by Tomas M. It is based on Arch Linux and uses pacman as the default package manager. This operating system features highly configurable and lightweight Openbox window manager. Modular by design, alphaOS makes it easy to add desired functionality.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org<br />
*Forums: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum<br />
*Wiki: http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: [http://alphaos.tuxfamily.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=705 forum thread]<br />
*Softpedia Entry: [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/ArchPup-96404.shtml http://linux.softpedia.com]<br />
<br />
=== Antergos ===<br />
Antergos is an elegant and very customizable system for desktop. It started life under the name of Cinnarch, combining the Cinnamon desktop with the Arch Linux distribution, but the project has moved on from its original goals and now offers a choice of several desktops, including: KDE, GNOME 3 (default), Cinnamon and Xfce.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.antergos.com/<br />
*Screenshots: http://antergos.com/gallery/screenshots-2/<br />
*About: http://antergos.com/about/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.antergos.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=antergos<br />
<br />
=== ArchAssault ===<br />
ArchAssault, everything you love about Arch Linux but with the security professional and hackers in mind. Currently supporting i686, x86_64, armv6h, armv7h. You can use the installer ISO or just add the repo to your existing Arch Linux install. It is simple to add and remove the repo as you need and get back to a clean Vanilla Arch install. There is an ever growing list of tools and follow the Arch standards.<br />
<br />
The ARM line is to help you build the security devices of your dreams with many Open Source devices on the market. The project also supports some of the Open Source AutoPilot hardware out there. This will allow you to add a payload brain to your drones with ease and add capabilities.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://archassault.org<br />
*ISOs: https://sourceforge.net/projects/archassault/files/iso/<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archassault.org<br />
*Bug Tracker: https://bugs.archassault.org<br />
*GitHub: https://github.com/ArchAssault-Project<br />
*IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/#ArchAssault<br />
<br />
=== ArchBang ===<br />
ArchBang LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ Openbox (the name is inspired by CrunchBang Linux, which is Debian Linux w/ Openbox)<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bbs.archbang.org/<br />
*Screenshot: http://archbang.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-01-192203_1024x768_scrot.png<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.archbang.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archbang<br />
<br />
=== ArchEX ===<br />
<br />
ArchEX, based on Arch Linux, is one of the Linux Live DVDs created by C.A. Exton, the desktop environment of which is LXDE. The latest release is ArchEX 2013 (130207) 64bit/32bit dual DVD.<br />
*Homepage: http://archex.exton.net/<br />
*Forums:<br />
*Screenshot: http://archex.exton.net/archex-2013/archex-2013-desktop.jpg<br />
*Wiki: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
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=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
<br />
[https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117251 Arch Linux ARM is the new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile].<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://archlinuxarm.org/<br />
*Forums: http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://archlinuxarm.org/support<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
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=== archboot ===<br />
<br />
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs,<br />
thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums: https://bbs.archlinux.org/<br />
*Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: <br />
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=== BBQLinux ===<br />
<br />
BBQLinux is a user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers and everyone who prefers a ready-to-use system. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based Distributions like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.<br />
The default desktop environment is "MATE". It is using vanilla Arch repos, the AUR and a BBQLinux specific repo.<br />
BBQLinux can be installed by booting the Live DVD and using our graphical Installer called "BBQLinux Installer". <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.bbqlinux.org<br />
*Screenshots: http://bbqlinux.org/screenshots<br />
*Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106642342159578225975<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: -<br />
*IRC: #bbqlinux on freenode<br />
<br />
=== BlackArch Linux ===<br />
<br />
BlackArch Linux is a distribution for pentesters and security researchers. It<br />
sports over 600 tools and a live ISO with multiple window managers. The<br />
BlackArch package repository is compatible with normal/existing/your Arch<br />
installations.<br />
<br />
*Homepage http://blackarch.org/index.html<br />
*Github https://github.com/BlackArch/blackarch<br />
*Twitter https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux<br />
*IRC irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch<br />
<br />
=== Bluestar Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bluestar Linux is targeted at the desktop and is mainly focused on providing a user-friendly KDE environment with a full suite of graphical tools and applications. Out-of-the-box, both editions provide multilingual support that spans the globe. The Bluestar Full Edition provides a complete development environment and an augmented multimedia, networking, graphics and office tool-set. Both editions also have correlated versions supporting the Intel GMA3600 (GMA500) GPU at a 1024x600 native resolution by default, and other resolutions via configuration. Although still under development, Bluestar Linux easily supports everyday use, and changes and updates are documented on a regular basis. Fixes are always incorporated into subsequent releases which occur at least twice a month.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://bluestarlinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=forum<br />
*Documentation: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=articles<br />
*Screenshots: http://bluestarlinux.org/index.php?action=gallery<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: TBA<br />
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=== Bridge Linux ===<br />
<br />
Bridge Linux is an Arch-based distro providing a workable OS out-of-the-box, while still using vanilla Arch repos and the AUR. Possible desktop environments at this time are LXDE, Openbox, GNOME, Cinnamon, Xfce, and KDE.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://millertechnologies.net<br />
*Forums: http://millertechnologies.net/forum<br />
*Screenshots: https://sourceforge.net/projects/bridgelinux/<br />
<br />
=== CDN Linux ===<br />
<br />
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl<br />
*Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
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=== Chakra ===<br />
<br />
"''Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection.''"<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://chakraos.org/about.html The Chakra Project - About]</small><br />
<br />
Chakra is a distribution heavily geared towards KDE4. The fresh install is GTK-free. All GTK apps are installed in a sandbox-like environment known as [http://chakra-linux.org/bundles.html bundles]. The project seeks for ease of use, using several home-grown graphical utilites for installing and maintanence. Warning: it is still under heavy development, nevertheless it is already suitable for everyday use. Expect some changes in the base system in the near future, like switching from Pacman to Akabei.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://chakraos.org/<br />
*Forums: http://chakraos.org/forum/<br />
*Documentation: http://chakraos.org/wiki/<br />
*Screenshots: http://chakraos.org/ {{Dead link|2014|03|17}}<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra<br />
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=== DidJiX ===<br />
<br />
DidJiX is the free and open source digital DJ software Mixxx (http://www.mixxx.org/) powered by the simple and lightweight distribution Linux ArchLinux (https://www.archlinux.org/) on a usb live system! DidJiX is build with the Archiso project ([[Archiso]])<br />
*Homepage: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*Forums: <br />
*Documentation: http://didjix.blogspot.com/ or https://bitbucket.org/patatetom/didjix/wiki<br />
*Screenshots: http://didjix.blogspot.com/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
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=== LinHES ===<br />
<br />
LinHES ('''Lin'''ux '''H'''ome '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around [http://mythtv.org MythTV], with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the [[LinHES]] wikipage.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.linhes.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://www.linhes.org/<br />
*Screenshots: <br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linhes<br />
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=== Manjaro Linux ===<br />
<br />
Manjaro Linux is a user friendly distribution based on the Xfce, KDE, and Openbox environments. The LXDE, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, MATE and e17 environments are supported by the Community. It comes with a custom installer and additional scripts to install a preconfigured and out of the box working system.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://manjaro.org/<br />
*Forums: http://forum.manjaro.org/<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.manjaro.org/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=manjaro<br />
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=== Mesk Linux ===<br />
<br />
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation, providing a varitey of installable live mediums (usb, dvds ... ). The distro is using OpenRC. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Forums: http://www.forum.mesklinux.org/<br />
*Documentation:<br />
*Screenshots:<br />
*DistroWatch Entry:<br />
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=== Parabola GNU/Linux ===<br />
<br />
'''Parabola GNU/Linux''' is a fully free (as in freedom) rolling release distribution. It is approved by the [http://fsf.org FSF] and uses a Linux-libre kernel. The Parabola distro uses the Arch Repos and fully free replacements from the Libre Repo.<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*Wiki: http://wiki.parabolagnulinux.org<br />
*IRC: #parabola in Freenode<br />
<br />
== Meta Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== archiso ===<br />
<br />
[[archiso]] is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it. <br />
<br />
*Homepage: https://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary<br />
*Forums https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878<br />
*Documentation: [[archiso|wiki article on archlinux.org]]<br />
<br />
== Arch Influenced Distros ==<br />
<br />
===Alpine Linux===<br />
<br />
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its [http://git.alpinelinux.org/cgit/aports/tree/main/abuild/APKBUILD build system] is undoubtably inspired by Arch. [http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/busybox/2009-January/068280.html 2][http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Creating_an_Alpine_package&oldid=2701#depends_.26_makedepends 3]<br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org<br />
*Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation<br />
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=== Frugalware ===<br />
<br />
''"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [[Wikipedia:Frugalware|Wikipedia]]</small><br />
<br />
*Homepage: http://frugalware.org<br />
*Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org<br />
*Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs<br />
*Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware<br />
<br />
=== KaOS ===<br />
<br />
''"The idea behind KaOS is to create a tightly integrated rolling and transparent distribution for the modern desktop, build from scratch with a very specific focus. Focus on one DE (KDE), one toolkit (Qt), one architecture (x86_64) plus a focus on evaluating and selecting the most suitable tools and applications. All work is geared toward packaging, not developing new tools or applications."''<br><br />
:<small>Source: [http://kaosx.us/ KaOS A lean KDE distribution]</small><br />
*Homepage: http://kaosx.us/<br />
*Forums: http://kaosx.us/phpBB3/<br />
*Documentation: http://kaosx.us/faq/<br />
*DistroWatch Entry: none yet<br />
<br />
== Recovery Distributions ==<br />
<br />
=== PoliArch ===<br />
''"PoliArch is an Italian distribution and live CD featuring a number of system rescue and data recovery tools. "''<br />
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There are a variety of possibilities for [[Bash]]'s prompt (PS1), and customizing it can help you be more productive at the command line. You can add additional information to your prompt, or you can simply add color to it to make the prompt stand out. See [https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=50885 this Forum thread] for more information and examples.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Basic prompts==<br />
<br />
The following settings are useful for distinguishing the root prompt from non-root users.<br />
<br />
*Edit Bash's personal configuration file:<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>$ nano ~/.bashrc</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
*Comment out the default prompt:<br />
{{bc|<nowiki># PS1='[\u@\h \W]\$ '</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
*Add the following green prompt for regular users:<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; white-space: pre; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #aaa;"><span style="color: #0f0">[chiri@zetsubou ~]$</span> <span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></div><br />
{{bc|<nowiki>PS1='\[\e[1;32m\][\u@\h \W]\$\[\e[0m\] '</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
*Edit root's .bashrc file; copy it from /etc/skel if the file is not present:<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>$ nano /root/.bashrc</nowiki>}}<br />
*Assign a red prompt for root:<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; white-space: pre; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #aaa;"><span style="color: #f00">[root@zetsubou ~]#</span> <span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></div><br />
{{bc|<nowiki>PS1='\[\e[1;31m\][\u@\h \W]\$\[\e[0m\] '</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
===Slightly fancier prompts===<br />
<br />
*A green and blue prompt for regular users:<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; white-space: pre; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #aaa;"><span style="color: #0a0">chiri</span> <span style="color: #00f">~/docs</span> <span style="color: #0f0">$</span> echo "sample output text"<br />sample output text<br /><span style="color: #0a0">chiri</span> <span style="color: #00f">~/docs</span> <span style="color: #0f0">$</span> <span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></div><br />
{{bc|<nowiki>PS1='\[\e[0;32m\]\u\[\e[m\] \[\e[1;34m\]\w\[\e[m\] \[\e[1;32m\]\$\[\e[m\] \[\e[1;37m\]'</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
This will give a very pleasing, colorful prompt and theme for the console with bright white text.<br />
<br />
The string above contains color-set escape sequences (start coloring: \[\e[color\], end coloring: \[\e[m\]) and information placeholders:<br />
<br />
* \u - Username. The original prompt also has \h, which prints the host name.<br />
* \w - Current absolute path. Use \W for current relative path.<br />
* \$ - The prompt character (eg. '#' for root, '$' for regular users). <br />
<br />
The last color-set sequence, "\[\e[1;37m\]", is not closed, so the remaining text (everything typed into the terminal, program output and so on) will be in that (bright white) color. It may be desirable to change this color, or to delete the last escape sequence in order to leave the actual output in unaltered color. <br />
<br />
*A red and blue prompt for root:<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; white-space: pre; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #aaa;"><span style="color: #a00">root</span> <span style="color: #00f">~/docs</span> <span style="color: #a00">#</span> <span style="color: #0a0">echo "sample output text"<br />sample output text<br /></span><span style="color: #a00">root</span> <span style="color: #00f">~/docs</span> <span style="color: #a00">#</span> <span style="color: #0a0"><span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></span></div><br />
{{bc|<nowiki>PS1='\[\e[0;31m\]\u\[\e[m\] \[\e[1;34m\]\w\[\e[m\] \[\e[0;31m\]\$ \[\e[m\]\[\e[0;32m\]'</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
This will give you a red designation and green console text.<br />
<br />
Once you have made your changes to .bashrc, to execute your changes:<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>$ source ~/.bashrc</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
==Advanced prompts==<br />
<br />
===Load/Mem Status for 256colors===<br />
This is not even pushing the limits. Other than using 'sed' to parse the memory and load average (using the ''-u'' option for non-buffering), and the builtin ''history'' to save your history to your ''HISTFILE'' after every command, which you may find incredibly useful when dealing with crashing shells or subshells, this is essentially just making BASH print variables it already knows, making this extremely fast compared to prompts with non-builtin commands.<br />
<br />
This prompt is from AskApache.com's [http://www.askapache.com/linux-unix/bash-power-prompt.html BASH Power Prompt article], which goes into greater detail. It is especially helpful for those wanting to understand 256 color terminals, ncurses, termcap, and terminfo.<br />
<br />
This is for '''256 color terminals''', which is where the '''\033[38;5;22m''' terminal escapes come from. <br />
{{bc|1=<br />
<span style="color:#0b0">802</span><span style="color:#005f00">/1024MB</span> <span style="color:#5f00af">1.28 1.20 1.13 3/94 18563</span><br />
<span style="color:#555">[5416:17880 0:70]</span> <span style="color:0bb">05:35:50 Wed Apr 21</span> <span style="color:#555">[</span><span style="color:#2b47ff">srot@host.sqpt.net</span><span style="color:#555">:</span><span style="color:#bbb">/dev/pts/0</span> <span style="color:#00bb00">+1</span><span style="color:#555">]</span> <span style="color:#000">~<br /><br />
(1:70)$ <span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></span><br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>PROMPT_COMMAND='history -a;echo -en "\033[m\033[38;5;2m"$(( $(sed -nu "s/MemFree:[\t ]\+\([0-9]\+\) kB/\1/p" /proc/meminfo)/1024))"\033[38;5;22m/"$(($(sed -nu "s/MemTotal:[\t ]\+\([0-9]\+\) kB/\1/Ip" /proc/meminfo)/1024 ))MB"\t\033[m\033[38;5;55m$(&lt; /proc/loadavg)\033[m"'<br />
PS1='\[\e[m\n\e[1;30m\][$$:$PPID \j:\!\[\e[1;30m\]]\[\e[0;36m\] \T \d \[\e[1;30m\][\[\e[1;34m\]\u@\H\[\e[1;30m\]:\[\e[0;37m\]${SSH_TTY} \[\e[0;32m\]+${SHLVL}\[\e[1;30m\]] \[\e[1;37m\]\w\[\e[0;37m\] \n($SHLVL:\!)\$ '</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
===List of colors for prompt and Bash===<br />
<br />
Add this to your Bash file(s) to define colors for prompt and commands:<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>txtblk='\e[0;30m' # Black - Regular<br />
txtred='\e[0;31m' # Red<br />
txtgrn='\e[0;32m' # Green<br />
txtylw='\e[0;33m' # Yellow<br />
txtblu='\e[0;34m' # Blue<br />
txtpur='\e[0;35m' # Purple<br />
txtcyn='\e[0;36m' # Cyan<br />
txtwht='\e[0;37m' # White<br />
bldblk='\e[1;30m' # Black - Bold<br />
bldred='\e[1;31m' # Red<br />
bldgrn='\e[1;32m' # Green<br />
bldylw='\e[1;33m' # Yellow<br />
bldblu='\e[1;34m' # Blue<br />
bldpur='\e[1;35m' # Purple<br />
bldcyn='\e[1;36m' # Cyan<br />
bldwht='\e[1;37m' # White<br />
unkblk='\e[4;30m' # Black - Underline<br />
undred='\e[4;31m' # Red<br />
undgrn='\e[4;32m' # Green<br />
undylw='\e[4;33m' # Yellow<br />
undblu='\e[4;34m' # Blue<br />
undpur='\e[4;35m' # Purple<br />
undcyn='\e[4;36m' # Cyan<br />
undwht='\e[4;37m' # White<br />
bakblk='\e[40m' # Black - Background<br />
bakred='\e[41m' # Red<br />
bakgrn='\e[42m' # Green<br />
bakylw='\e[43m' # Yellow<br />
bakblu='\e[44m' # Blue<br />
bakpur='\e[45m' # Purple<br />
bakcyn='\e[46m' # Cyan<br />
bakwht='\e[47m' # White<br />
txtrst='\e[0m' # Text Reset</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
Or if you prefer color names you will know how to spell without a special decoder ring and want high intensity colors:<br />
{{bc|<nowiki># Reset<br />
Color_Off='\e[0m' # Text Reset<br />
<br />
# Regular Colors<br />
Black='\e[0;30m' # Black<br />
Red='\e[0;31m' # Red<br />
Green='\e[0;32m' # Green<br />
Yellow='\e[0;33m' # Yellow<br />
Blue='\e[0;34m' # Blue<br />
Purple='\e[0;35m' # Purple<br />
Cyan='\e[0;36m' # Cyan<br />
White='\e[0;37m' # White<br />
<br />
# Bold<br />
BBlack='\e[1;30m' # Black<br />
BRed='\e[1;31m' # Red<br />
BGreen='\e[1;32m' # Green<br />
BYellow='\e[1;33m' # Yellow<br />
BBlue='\e[1;34m' # Blue<br />
BPurple='\e[1;35m' # Purple<br />
BCyan='\e[1;36m' # Cyan<br />
BWhite='\e[1;37m' # White<br />
<br />
# Underline<br />
UBlack='\e[4;30m' # Black<br />
URed='\e[4;31m' # Red<br />
UGreen='\e[4;32m' # Green<br />
UYellow='\e[4;33m' # Yellow<br />
UBlue='\e[4;34m' # Blue<br />
UPurple='\e[4;35m' # Purple<br />
UCyan='\e[4;36m' # Cyan<br />
UWhite='\e[4;37m' # White<br />
<br />
# Background<br />
On_Black='\e[40m' # Black<br />
On_Red='\e[41m' # Red<br />
On_Green='\e[42m' # Green<br />
On_Yellow='\e[43m' # Yellow<br />
On_Blue='\e[44m' # Blue<br />
On_Purple='\e[45m' # Purple<br />
On_Cyan='\e[46m' # Cyan<br />
On_White='\e[47m' # White<br />
<br />
# High Intensity<br />
IBlack='\e[0;90m' # Black<br />
IRed='\e[0;91m' # Red<br />
IGreen='\e[0;92m' # Green<br />
IYellow='\e[0;93m' # Yellow<br />
IBlue='\e[0;94m' # Blue<br />
IPurple='\e[0;95m' # Purple<br />
ICyan='\e[0;96m' # Cyan<br />
IWhite='\e[0;97m' # White<br />
<br />
# Bold High Intensity<br />
BIBlack='\e[1;90m' # Black<br />
BIRed='\e[1;91m' # Red<br />
BIGreen='\e[1;92m' # Green<br />
BIYellow='\e[1;93m' # Yellow<br />
BIBlue='\e[1;94m' # Blue<br />
BIPurple='\e[1;95m' # Purple<br />
BICyan='\e[1;96m' # Cyan<br />
BIWhite='\e[1;97m' # White<br />
<br />
# High Intensity backgrounds<br />
On_IBlack='\e[0;100m' # Black<br />
On_IRed='\e[0;101m' # Red<br />
On_IGreen='\e[0;102m' # Green<br />
On_IYellow='\e[0;103m' # Yellow<br />
On_IBlue='\e[0;104m' # Blue<br />
On_IPurple='\e[0;105m' # Purple<br />
On_ICyan='\e[0;106m' # Cyan<br />
On_IWhite='\e[0;107m' # White<br />
</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
To use in commands from your shell environment:<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #fff;">$ echo -e "${txtblu}test"<br /><span style="color: blue;">test</span><br />$ echo -e "${bldblu}test"<br /><span style="color: lightblue;"><strong>test</strong></span><br />$ echo -e "${undblu}test"<br /><span style="color: lightblue;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">test</span></strong></span><br />$ echo -e "${bakblu}test"<br /><span style="color: white; background-color: lightblue;"><strong>test</strong></span><br />$ <span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></div><br />
<br />
To use in a prompt (note double quotes to enable $color variable expansion and <nowiki>\[ \]</nowiki> escapes around them so they are not counted as character positions and the cursor position is not wrong):<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>PS1="\[$txtblu\]foo\[$txtred\] bar\[$txtrst\] baz : "</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
If you experience premature line wrapping when entering commands at the prompt then missing escapes is most likely to be the reason.<br />
<br />
=== Prompt escapes ===<br />
<br />
The various Bash prompt escapes listed in the manpage:<br />
<br />
{{bc|1=Bash allows these prompt strings to be customized by inserting a<br />
number of ''backslash-escaped special characters'' that are<br />
decoded as follows:<br />
<br />
\a an ASCII bell character (07)<br />
\d the date in "Weekday Month Date" format (e.g., "Tue May 26")<br />
\D{format} the format is passed to strftime(3) and the result<br />
is inserted into the prompt string an empty format<br />
results in a locale-specific time representation.<br />
The braces are required<br />
\e an ASCII escape character (033)<br />
\h the hostname up to the first `.'<br />
\H the hostname<br />
\j the number of jobs currently managed by the shell<br />
\l the basename of the shell's terminal device name<br />
\n newline<br />
\r carriage return<br />
\s the name of the shell, the basename of $0 (the portion following<br />
the final slash)<br />
\t the current time in 24-hour HH:MM:SS format<br />
\T the current time in 12-hour HH:MM:SS format<br />
\@ the current time in 12-hour am/pm format<br />
\A the current time in 24-hour HH:MM format<br />
\u the username of the current user<br />
\v the version of bash (e.g., 2.00)<br />
\V the release of bash, version + patch level (e.g., 2.00.0)<br />
\w the current working directory, with $HOME abbreviated with a tilde<br />
\W the basename of the current working directory, with $HOME<br />
abbreviated with a tilde<br />
\! the history number of this command<br />
\# the command number of this command<br />
\$ if the effective UID is 0, a #, otherwise a $<br />
\nnn the character corresponding to the octal number nnn<br />
\\ a backslash<br />
\[ begin a sequence of non-printing characters, which could be used<br />
to embed a terminal control sequence into the prompt<br />
\] end a sequence of non-printing characters<br />
<br />
The command number and the history number are usually different:<br />
the history number of a command is its position in the history<br />
list, which may include commands restored from the history file<br />
(see HISTORY below), while the command number is the position in<br />
the sequence of commands executed during the current shell session.<br />
After the string is decoded, it is expanded via parameter<br />
expansion, command substitution, arithmetic expansion, and quote<br />
removal, subject to the value of the promptvars shell option (see<br />
the description of the shopt command under SHELL BUILTIN COMMANDS<br />
below).<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== Positioning the cursor ===<br />
<br />
{{Accuracy|The last example don't work (at least on Bash). Seems to have a problem in '''\[\033[1;\$((COLUMNS-4))f\]'''}}<br />
<br />
The following sequence sets the cursor position:<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>\[\033[<row>;<column>f\]</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
The current cursor position can be saved using:<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>\[\033[s\]</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
To restore a position, use the following sequence: <br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>\[\033[u\]</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
The following example uses these sequences to display the time in the upper right corner:<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>PS1="&gt;\[\033[s\]\[\033[1;\$((COLUMNS-4))f\]\$(date +%H:%M)\[\033[u\]"</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
The environment variable ''COLUMNS'' contains the number of columns of the terminal. The above example substracts 4 from its value in order to justify the five character wide output of ''date'' at the right border.<br />
<br />
===Return value visualisation===<br />
<br />
Use this prompt if you want to see the return value of the last executed command.<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>#return value visualisation<br />
PS1="\$? \$(if [[ \$? == 0 ]]; then echo \"\[\033[0;32m\];)\"; else echo \"\[\033[0;31m\];(\"; fi)\[\033[00m\] : "</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
This will give you basic prompt:<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #fff;">0 <span style="color: green;">;)</span>&nbsp;: true<br />0 <span style="color: green;">;)</span>&nbsp;: false<br />1 <span style="color: red;">;(</span>&nbsp;:</div><br />
<br />
Zero is a green smiley (replace it with anything you want) and non-zero is a red one. So your prompt will smile if the last operation was successful.<br />
<br />
But you will probably want to use the return value in your own prompt, like this:<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #fff;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">0</span> <span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">;) andy@alba</span> <span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">~ $</span> true<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">0</span> <span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">;) andy@alba</span> <span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">~ $</span> false<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> <span style="color: #a00; font-weight: bold;">;(</span> <span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">andy@alba</span> <span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">~ $</span> <span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></div><br />
<br />
with a code like this one:<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>#return value visualisation<br />
PS1="\[\033[01;37m\]\$? \$(if [[ \$? == 0 ]]; then echo \"\[\033[01;32m\];)\"; else echo \"\[\033[01;31m\];(\"; fi) $(if [[ ${EUID} == 0 ]]; then echo '\[\033[01;31m\]\h'; else echo '\[\033[01;32m\]\u@\h'; fi)\[\033[01;34m\] \w \$\[\033[00m\] "</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
Or, if you want, you can build your prompt using the <span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">&#10003;</span> unicode symbol for a ''zero'' status and the <span style="color: #a00; font-weight: bold;">&#10007;</span> unicode symbol for a ''nonzero'' status:<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #fff;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">0</span> <span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">&#10003; andy@alba</span> <span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">~ $</span> true<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">0</span> <span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">&#10003; andy@alba</span> <span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">~ $</span> false<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> <span style="color: #a00; font-weight: bold;">&#10007;</span> <span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">andy@alba</span> <span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">~ $</span> I\ will\ try\ to\ type\ a\ wrong\ command...<br />bash: I will try to type a wrong command...: command not found<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">127</span> <span style="color: #a00; font-weight: bold;">&#10007;</span> <span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">andy@alba</span> <span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">~ $</span> <span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></div><br />
<br />
starting from a code like this other one:<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>#return value visualisation<br />
PS1="\[\033[01;37m\]\$? \$(if [[ \$? == 0 ]]; then echo \"\[\033[01;32m\]\342\234\223\"; else echo \"\[\033[01;31m\]\342\234\227\"; fi) $(if [[ ${EUID} == 0 ]]; then echo '\[\033[01;31m\]\h'; else echo '\[\033[01;32m\]\u@\h'; fi)\[\033[01;34m\] \w \$\[\033[00m\] "</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
Here's an alternative that only include the error status if it is nonzero:<br />
{{bc|<nowiki><br />
PROMPT_COMMAND='es=$?; [[ $es -eq 0 ]] &amp;&amp; unset error || error=$(echo -e "\e[1;41m $es \e[40m")'<br />
PS1="${error} ${PS1}"</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
===Wolfman's===<br />
<br />
After reading through most of the [http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Bash-Prompt-HOWTO/index.html Bash Prompt Howto], the author developed a color bash prompt that displays the last 25 characters of the current working directory. This prompt should work well on terminals with a black background. The following code goes in file {{ic|~/.bashrc}}.<br />
<br />
*Add the bash_prompt_command function. If you have a couple directories with long names or start entering a lot of subdirectories, this function will keep the command prompt from wrapping around the screen by displaying at most the last pwdmaxlen characters from the PWD. This code was taken from the ''Bash Prompt Howto''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> section on [http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Bash-Prompt-HOWTO/x783.html Controlling the Size and Appearance of $PWD] and modified to replace the user's home directory with a tilde.<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>##################################################<br />
# Fancy PWD display function<br />
##################################################<br />
# The home directory (HOME) is replaced with a ~<br />
# The last pwdmaxlen characters of the PWD are displayed<br />
# Leading partial directory names are striped off<br />
# /home/me/stuff -&gt; ~/stuff if USER=me<br />
# /usr/share/big_dir_name -&gt; ../share/big_dir_name if pwdmaxlen=20<br />
##################################################<br />
<br />
bash_prompt_command() {<br />
# How many characters of the $PWD should be kept<br />
local pwdmaxlen=25<br />
# Indicate that there has been dir truncation<br />
local trunc_symbol=".."<br />
local dir=${PWD##*/}<br />
pwdmaxlen=$(( ( pwdmaxlen &lt; ${#dir} ) ? ${#dir} : pwdmaxlen ))<br />
NEW_PWD=${PWD/#$HOME/\~}<br />
local pwdoffset=$(( ${#NEW_PWD} - pwdmaxlen ))<br />
if [ ${pwdoffset} -gt "0" ]<br />
then<br />
NEW_PWD=${NEW_PWD:$pwdoffset:$pwdmaxlen}<br />
NEW_PWD=${trunc_symbol}/${NEW_PWD#*/}<br />
fi<br />
}</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
*The next fragment generates the command prompt and various colors are defined. The user's color for the username, hostname, and prompt ($ or #) is set to cyan, and if the user is root (root's UID is always 0), set the color to red. The command prompt is set to a colored version of Arch's default with the NEW_PWD from the last function.<br />
<br />
:Also, make sure that your color variables are enclosed in double and not single quote marks. Using single quote marks seems to give Bash problems with line wrapping correctly.<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>bash_prompt() {<br />
case $TERM in<br />
xterm*|rxvt*)<br />
local TITLEBAR='\[\033]0;\u:${NEW_PWD}\007\]'<br />
;;<br />
*)<br />
local TITLEBAR=""<br />
;;<br />
esac<br />
local NONE="\[\033[0m\]" # unsets color to term's fg color<br />
<br />
# regular colors<br />
local K="\[\033[0;30m\]" # black<br />
local R="\[\033[0;31m\]" # red<br />
local G="\[\033[0;32m\]" # green<br />
local Y="\[\033[0;33m\]" # yellow<br />
local B="\[\033[0;34m\]" # blue<br />
local M="\[\033[0;35m\]" # magenta<br />
local C="\[\033[0;36m\]" # cyan<br />
local W="\[\033[0;37m\]" # white<br />
<br />
# emphasized (bolded) colors<br />
local EMK="\[\033[1;30m\]"<br />
local EMR="\[\033[1;31m\]"<br />
local EMG="\[\033[1;32m\]"<br />
local EMY="\[\033[1;33m\]"<br />
local EMB="\[\033[1;34m\]"<br />
local EMM="\[\033[1;35m\]"<br />
local EMC="\[\033[1;36m\]"<br />
local EMW="\[\033[1;37m\]"<br />
<br />
# background colors<br />
local BGK="\[\033[40m\]"<br />
local BGR="\[\033[41m\]"<br />
local BGG="\[\033[42m\]"<br />
local BGY="\[\033[43m\]"<br />
local BGB="\[\033[44m\]"<br />
local BGM="\[\033[45m\]"<br />
local BGC="\[\033[46m\]"<br />
local BGW="\[\033[47m\]"<br />
<br />
local UC=$W # user's color<br />
[ $UID -eq "0" ] &amp;&amp; UC=$R # root's color<br />
<br />
PS1="$TITLEBAR ${EMK}[${UC}\u${EMK}@${UC}\h ${EMB}\${NEW_PWD}${EMK}]${UC}\\$ ${NONE}"<br />
# without colors: PS1="[\u@\h \${NEW_PWD}]\\$ "<br />
# extra backslash in front of \$ to make bash colorize the prompt<br />
}</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
*Finally, append this code. This ensures that the NEW_PWD variable will be updated when you cd somewhere else, and it sets the PS1 variable, which contains the command prompt.<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>PROMPT_COMMAND=bash_prompt_command<br />
bash_prompt<br />
unset bash_prompt</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
===KitchM's===<br />
These prompts offer a little more flash and visual clarity. Note that the use of red in the root user's prompt should provide ample warning. That is not to say someone could not use flashing text or arrow to do even more, but these will give you a good starting point.<br />
<br />
'''First''', change the default background in your terminal preferences (this example uses Xfce's Terminal program) to #D2D2D2, and the text color to #000000. The font is listed as DejaVu Sans Mono Book 12. The cursor color is #00AA00, and the tab activity color is #AF0000.<br />
<br />
'''Second''', in ~/.bashrc and right after the PS1= line, enter a new line with the following:<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>PS1='\e[1;33;47m\u \e[1;32;47mon \h \e[1;35;47m\d \@\e[0;0m\n\e[1;34m[dir.= \w] \# &gt; \e[0;0m'</nowiki>}}<br />
And then place a # in front of the first PS1 line to remark it out.<br />
<br />
'''Third''', for root user, edit /root/.bashrc in the same manner to include:<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>PS1='\e[1;31;47m\u \e[1;32;47mon \h \e[1;35;47m\d \@\e[0;0m\n\e[1;31m[dir.= \w] \# &gt; \e[0;0m'</nowiki>}}<br />
Do not forget to comment out the old line.<br />
<br />
These are double-line prompts, and they should look something like these:<br />
<br />
:'''user'''<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bbccdd; font-weight: bold; color: #0000ff; background-color: #d2d2d2;"><span style="color: #ff0000; background: #A9A9A9;">Root</span><span style="color: #00ff00; background: #A9A9A9;"> on myhost</span><span style="color: #ff00ff; background: #A9A9A9;"> Sun Jan 15 12:30 PM</span><br />[dir.= /etc/rc.d] 1 &gt;</div><br />
<br />
:'''root'''<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bbccdd; font-weight: bold; color: #ff0000; background-color: #d2d2d2;"><span style="color: #ff0000; background: #A9A9A9;">Root</span><span style="color: #00ff00; background: #A9A9A9;"> on myhost</span><span style="color: #ff00ff; background: #A9A9A9;"> Sun Jan 15 12:30 PM</span><br />[dir.= /etc/rc.d] 1 &gt;</div><br />
<br />
You will note that the background colors make them easier to read, and the text colors just keep things interesting. There is a lot of leeway to make them personalized, just with the use of colors. Enjoy!<br />
<br />
==Set window title==<br />
<br />
[[Xterm]] and many other terminal emulators (including PuTTY) allow you to set the window title using special escape sequences. You can define the {{ic|<nowiki>${XTERM_TITLE}</nowiki>}} variable as follows, then insert it at the beginning of the prompt to set [[xterm]] title (if available) to directory@user@hostname:<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>#set xterm title<br />
case "$TERM" in<br />
xterm | xterm-color)<br />
XTERM_TITLE='\[\e]0;\W@\u@\H\a\]'<br />
;;<br />
esac</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
The text between {{ic|0;}} and {{ic|\a}} can be set to anything you like, for example:<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>export PS1="\[\e]0;Welcome to ArchLinux\a\]\$&gt;&gt; "</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
sets the window title to "Welcome to ArchLinux" and displays this simple prompt: <br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #fff;">$&gt;&gt; <span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></div><br />
<br />
==Different colors for text entry and console output==<br />
<br />
If you do not reset the text color at the end of your prompt, both the text you enter and the console text will simply stay in that color. If you want to edit text in a special color but still use the default color for command output, you will need to reset the color after you press enter, but still before any commands get run. You can do this by installing a DEBUG trap in your ~/.bashrc, like this:<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>trap 'echo -ne "\e[0m"' DEBUG</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
==Laptop battery status on prompt==<br />
<br />
Read [http://www.basicallytech.com/blog/index.php?/archives/110-Colour-coded-battery-charge-level-and-status-in-your-bash-prompt.html this article] and [https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1156660#p1156660 this post] for details.<br />
<br />
==A well-established Bash color prompt==<br />
<br />
What follows is a well-proven way to color the Bash prompt. It is the most widespread Bash color scheme in the GNU/Linux world. Here is a preview of how it will appear:<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #fff;">I am two with nature.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Woody Allen<br /><span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">andy@alba</span> <span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">~ $</span> ls<br /><span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">Desktop Documents Music</span> public.desktop<br /><span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">andy@alba</span> <span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">~ $</span> I\ will\ try\ to\ type\ a\ wrong\ command...<br />bash: I will try to type a wrong command...: command not found<br /><span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">andy@alba</span> <span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">~</span> <span style="color: #a00; font-weight: bold;">:(</span> <span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">$</span> echo 'Hello world!'<br />Hello world!<br /><span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">andy@alba</span> su<br />Password:<br />Two can Live as Cheaply as One for Half as Long.<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Howard Kandel<br /><span style="color: #a00; font-weight: bold;">alba</span> <span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">~ $</span> <span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></div><br />
<br />
{{Warning|You should back up any system-wide bash files you modify in {{ic|/etc}} as simple syntax mistakes may break your shell.}}<br />
<br />
It's a '''generalized scheme for all users''', so you should start renaming your {{ic|~/.bashrc}} file and then copy the {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file to {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc.back}} and create a {{ic|/etc/DIR_COLORS}} file ({{ic|~/.bashrc}} and {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} [[Color_Bash_Prompt#Example_of_cohabitation_of_.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc_and_.7E.2F.bashrc|can also cohabitate]]). Here is our possible version of this scheme for Arch (originally this scheme was created for Gentoo, but here are some important additions).<br />
<br />
===/etc/bash.bashrc===<br />
<br />
<pre style="max-height: 400px; overflow:auto;"># /etc/bash.bashrc<br />
#<br />
# https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Color_Bash_Prompt<br />
#<br />
# This file is sourced by all *interactive* bash shells on startup,<br />
# including some apparently interactive shells such as scp and rcp<br />
# that can't tolerate any output. So make sure this doesn't display<br />
# anything or bad things will happen !<br />
<br />
# Test for an interactive shell. There is no need to set anything<br />
# past this point for scp and rcp, and it's important to refrain from<br />
# outputting anything in those cases.<br />
<br />
# If not running interactively, don't do anything!<br />
[[ $- != *i* ]] &amp;&amp; return<br />
<br />
# Bash won't get SIGWINCH if another process is in the foreground.<br />
# Enable checkwinsize so that bash will check the terminal size when<br />
# it regains control.<br />
# http://cnswww.cns.cwru.edu/~chet/bash/FAQ (E11)<br />
shopt -s checkwinsize<br />
<br />
# Enable history appending instead of overwriting.<br />
shopt -s histappend<br />
<br />
case ${TERM} in<br />
xterm*|rxvt*|Eterm|aterm|kterm|gnome*)<br />
PROMPT_COMMAND=${PROMPT_COMMAND:+$PROMPT_COMMAND; }'printf "\033]0;%s@%s:%s\007" "${USER}" "${HOSTNAME%%.*}" "${PWD/#$HOME/~}"'<br />
;;<br />
screen)<br />
PROMPT_COMMAND=${PROMPT_COMMAND:+$PROMPT_COMMAND; }'printf "\033_%s@%s:%s\033\\" "${USER}" "${HOSTNAME%%.*}" "${PWD/#$HOME/~}"'<br />
;;<br />
esac<br />
<br />
# fortune is a simple program that displays a pseudorandom message<br />
# from a database of quotations at logon and/or logout.<br />
# If you wish to use it, please install "fortune-mod" from the<br />
# official repositories, then uncomment the following line:<br />
<br />
# [[ "$PS1" ]] &amp;&amp; /usr/bin/fortune<br />
<br />
# Set colorful PS1 only on colorful terminals.<br />
# dircolors --print-database uses its own built-in database<br />
# instead of using /etc/DIR_COLORS. Try to use the external file<br />
# first to take advantage of user additions. Use internal bash<br />
# globbing instead of external grep binary.<br />
<br />
# sanitize TERM:<br />
safe_term=${TERM//[^[:alnum:]]/?}<br />
match_lhs=""<br />
<br />
[[ -f ~/.dir_colors ]] &amp;&amp; match_lhs="${match_lhs}$(&lt;~/.dir_colors)"<br />
[[ -f /etc/DIR_COLORS ]] &amp;&amp; match_lhs="${match_lhs}$(&lt;/etc/DIR_COLORS)"<br />
[[ -z ${match_lhs} ]] \<br />
&amp;&amp; type -P dircolors &gt;/dev/null \<br />
&amp;&amp; match_lhs=$(dircolors --print-database)<br />
<br />
if [[ $'\n'${match_lhs} == *$'\n'"TERM "${safe_term}* ]] ; then<br />
<br />
# we have colors :-)<br />
<br />
# Enable colors for ls, etc. Prefer ~/.dir_colors<br />
if type -P dircolors &gt;/dev/null ; then<br />
if [[ -f ~/.dir_colors ]] ; then<br />
eval $(dircolors -b ~/.dir_colors)<br />
elif [[ -f /etc/DIR_COLORS ]] ; then<br />
eval $(dircolors -b /etc/DIR_COLORS)<br />
fi<br />
fi<br />
<br />
PS1="$(if [[ ${EUID} == 0 ]]; then echo '\[\033[01;31m\]\h'; else echo '\[\033[01;32m\]\u@\h'; fi)\[\033[01;34m\] \w \$([[ \$? != 0 ]] &amp;&amp; echo \"\[\033[01;31m\]:(\[\033[01;34m\] \")\\$\[\033[00m\] "<br />
<br />
# Use this other PS1 string if you want \W for root and \w for all other users:<br />
# PS1="$(if [[ ${EUID} == 0 ]]; then echo '\[\033[01;31m\]\h\[\033[01;34m\] \W'; else echo '\[\033[01;32m\]\u@\h\[\033[01;34m\] \w'; fi) \$([[ \$? != 0 ]] &amp;&amp; echo \"\[\033[01;31m\]:(\[\033[01;34m\] \")\\$\[\033[00m\] "<br />
<br />
alias ls="ls --color=auto"<br />
alias dir="dir --color=auto"<br />
alias grep="grep --color=auto"<br />
alias dmesg='dmesg --color'<br />
<br />
# Uncomment the "Color" line in /etc/pacman.conf instead of uncommenting the following line...!<br />
<br />
# alias pacman="pacman --color=auto"<br />
<br />
else<br />
<br />
# show root@ when we do not have colors<br />
<br />
PS1="\u@\h \w \$([[ \$? != 0 ]] &amp;&amp; echo \":( \")\$ "<br />
<br />
# Use this other PS1 string if you want \W for root and \w for all other users:<br />
# PS1="\u@\h $(if [[ ${EUID} == 0 ]]; then echo '\W'; else echo '\w'; fi) \$([[ \$? != 0 ]] &amp;&amp; echo \":( \")\$ "<br />
<br />
fi<br />
<br />
PS2="&gt; "<br />
PS3="&gt; "<br />
PS4="+ "<br />
<br />
# Try to keep environment pollution down, EPA loves us.<br />
unset safe_term match_lhs<br />
<br />
# Try to enable the auto-completion (type: "pacman -S bash-completion" to install it).<br />
[ -r /usr/share/bash-completion/bash_completion ] &amp;&amp; . /usr/share/bash-completion/bash_completion<br />
<br />
# Try to enable the "Command not found" hook ("pacman -S pkgfile" to install it).<br />
# See also: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Bash#The_.22command_not_found.22_hook<br />
[ -r /usr/share/doc/pkgfile/command-not-found.bash ] &amp;&amp; . /usr/share/doc/pkgfile/command-not-found.bash</pre><br />
<br />
====Environment variables====<br />
<br />
There are also other programs which, to be colorized, require the setting of some [[Environment Variables|environment variables]]. This is the case of [[Man Page|man]], for example:<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>export LESS_TERMCAP_mb=$'\E[01;31m' \<br />
LESS_TERMCAP_md=$'\E[01;38;5;74m' \<br />
LESS_TERMCAP_me=$'\E[0m' \<br />
LESS_TERMCAP_se=$'\E[0m' \<br />
LESS_TERMCAP_so=$'\E[38;5;246m' \<br />
LESS_TERMCAP_ue=$'\E[0m' \<br />
LESS_TERMCAP_us=$'\E[04;38;5;146m'</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
For more info, see: [[Environment Variables]].<br />
<br />
===/etc/DIR_COLORS===<br />
<br />
<pre style="max-height: 300px; overflow:auto;"># Configuration file for the color ls utility<br />
# This file goes in the /etc directory, and must be world readable.<br />
# You can copy this file to .dir_colors in your $HOME directory to override<br />
# the system defaults.<br />
<br />
# COLOR needs one of these arguments: 'tty' colorizes output to ttys, but not<br />
# pipes. 'all' adds color characters to all output. 'none' shuts colorization<br />
# off.<br />
COLOR all<br />
<br />
# Extra command line options for ls go here.<br />
# Basically these ones are:<br />
# -F = show '/' for dirs, '*' for executables, etc.<br />
# -T 0 = don't trust tab spacing when formatting ls output.<br />
OPTIONS -F -T 0<br />
<br />
# Below, there should be one TERM entry for each termtype that is colorizable<br />
TERM linux<br />
TERM console<br />
TERM con132x25<br />
TERM con132x30<br />
TERM con132x43<br />
TERM con132x60<br />
TERM con80x25<br />
TERM con80x28<br />
TERM con80x30<br />
TERM con80x43<br />
TERM con80x50<br />
TERM con80x60<br />
TERM xterm<br />
TERM xterm-color<br />
TERM vt100<br />
TERM rxvt<br />
TERM rxvt-256color<br />
TERM rxvt-cygwin<br />
TERM rxvt-cygwin-native<br />
TERM rxvt-unicode<br />
TERM rxvt-unicode-256color<br />
TERM rxvt-unicode256<br />
TERM screen<br />
<br />
# EIGHTBIT, followed by '1' for on, '0' for off. (8-bit output)<br />
EIGHTBIT 1<br />
<br />
# Below are the color init strings for the basic file types. A color init<br />
# string consists of one or more of the following numeric codes:<br />
# Attribute codes: <br />
# 00=none 01=bold 04=underscore 05=blink 07=reverse 08=concealed<br />
# Text color codes:<br />
# 30=black 31=red 32=green 33=yellow 34=blue 35=magenta 36=cyan 37=white<br />
# Background color codes:<br />
# 40=black 41=red 42=green 43=yellow 44=blue 45=magenta 46=cyan 47=white<br />
NORMAL 00 # global default, although everything should be something.<br />
FILE 00 # normal file<br />
DIR 01;34 # directory<br />
LINK 01;36 # symbolic link<br />
FIFO 40;33 # pipe<br />
SOCK 01;35 # socket<br />
BLK 40;33;01 # block device driver<br />
CHR 40;33;01 # character device driver<br />
<br />
# This is for files with execute permission:<br />
EXEC 01;32 <br />
<br />
# List any file extensions like '.gz' or '.tar' that you would like ls<br />
# to colorize below. Put the extension, a space, and the color init string.<br />
# (and any comments you want to add after a '#')<br />
.cmd 01;32 # executables (bright green)<br />
.exe 01;32<br />
.com 01;32<br />
.btm 01;32<br />
.bat 01;32<br />
.tar 01;31 # archives or compressed (bright red)<br />
.tgz 01;31<br />
.arj 01;31<br />
.taz 01;31<br />
.lzh 01;31<br />
.zip 01;31<br />
.z 01;31<br />
.Z 01;31<br />
.gz 01;31<br />
.jpg 01;35 # image formats<br />
.gif 01;35<br />
.bmp 01;35<br />
.xbm 01;35<br />
.xpm 01;35<br />
.tif 01;35</pre><br />
<br />
===/etc/pacman.conf===<br />
<br />
As of version 4.1, Pacman has a '''color''' option. In order to activate it, please, uncomment the {{ic|#Color}} line in {{ic|/etc/pacman.conf}}.<br />
<br />
For more info, see: [[Pacman Tips]].<br />
<br />
===/etc/skel/===<br />
<br />
This tip shows you how to use {{ic|/etc/skel/}} directory to ensure that all new users on your system get the same initial settings.<br />
<br />
The {{ic|/etc/skel/}} directory is the directory used by {{ic|useradd}} to create the default settings in a new user's home directory.<br />
<br />
To change the location of {{ic|/etc/skel/}}, edit {{ic|/etc/default/useradd}}.<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki># useradd defaults file <br />
GROUP=100 <br />
HOME=/home <br />
INACTIVE=-1 <br />
EXPIRE= <br />
SHELL=/bin/bash <br />
SKEL=/etc/skel</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
Typically files included in {{ic|/etc/skel/}} are {{ic|.rc}} files for shell initialization, but you could also include a {{ic|public_html}} directory, a custom {{ic|.dir_colors}} file, or anything else.<br />
<br />
{{hc|$ ls -A /etc/skel/|.bash_logout .bash_profile .bashrc .xinitrc .xsession}}<br />
<br />
For more information on customizing the {{ic|/etc/skel/}} directory, type: {{ic|$ man useradd}}. See also: [http://www.gentoo.org/news/en/gwn/20031222-newsletter.xml http://www.gentoo.org/news/en/gwn/20031222-newsletter.xml].<br />
<br />
Now, the {{ic|/etc/skel/.bashrc}} file is the {{ic|.bashrc}} file copyied into the home directory of each ''new'' user. It will look something like this:<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>#<br />
# ~/.bashrc<br />
#<br />
<br />
# If not running interactively, don't do anything<br />
[[ $- != *i* ]] &amp;&amp; return<br />
<br />
alias ls='ls --color=auto'<br />
PS1='[\u@\h \W]\$ '</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
As you can see, a {{ic|PS1}} variable (i.e.: the prompt) is exported. So, if you had previously created a color prompt through the {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file, each user newly created, to see it, should delete the line<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>PS1='[\u@\h \W]\$ '</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
from his own {{ic|~/.bashrc}}. Accordingly, if you want to grant to newly created users to have the same colorfull {{ic|PS1}}, you should delete that line from {{ic|/etc/skel/.bashrc}}.<br />
<br />
==Example of cohabitation of /etc/bash.bashrc and ~/.bashrc==<br />
<br />
{{ic|~/.bashrc}} and {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} can also cohabitate. Usually the default GNU's {{ic|~/.bashrc}} file looks like this:<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>#<br />
# ~/.bashrc<br />
#<br />
<br />
# If not running interactively, don't do anything<br />
[[ $- != *i* ]] &amp;&amp; return<br />
<br />
alias ls='ls --color=auto'<br />
PS1='[\u@\h \W]\$ '</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
As you can see, a {{ic|PS1}} variable (i.e.: the prompt) is exported. So, if you had previously created a color prompt through the {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file, to see it you should delete that line: otherwise it will be overwritten.<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' If you just remove the {{ic|PS1}} line above and don't replace it with some other bash aliases or functions or whatever you want, such a empty {{ic|~/.bashrc}} file will return a {{ic|false}} value and a ''red sad smile'' will appear at the opening of every new session because of what we decided in our [[Color_Bash_Prompt#.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc|/etc/bash.bashrc]] file.<br />
<br />
== Random quotations at logon ==<br />
<br />
If you want a random quotation at logon (like Slackware) you must install {{Pkg|fortune-mod}}. fortune is a simple program that displays a pseudorandom message from a database of quotations at logon and/or logout. Uncomment the following line from [[Color_Bash_Prompt#.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc|our]] {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file:<br />
{{bc|<nowiki># [[ "$PS1" ]] &amp;&amp; /usr/bin/fortune</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
If you want to colorize (brown in this example) the random message from fortune, replace the previous commented text with:<br />
{{bc|<nowiki>[[ "$PS1" ]] &amp;&amp; echo -e "\e[00;33m$(/usr/bin/fortune)\e[00m"</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
== Colorized Arch latest news at logon ==<br />
<br />
If you want to read the latest news from the [https://www.archlinux.org/news/ Arch official website], instead of a random quotation from fortune, replace the following lines from [[Color_Bash_Prompt#.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc|our]] {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file:<br />
{{bc|<nowiki># fortune is a simple program that displays a pseudorandom message<br />
# from a database of quotations at logon and/or logout.<br />
# If you wish to use it, uncomment the following line:<br />
<br />
# [[ "$PS1" ]] &amp;&amp; /usr/bin/fortune</nowiki>}}<br />
with:<br />
{{bc|<nowiki># Arch latest news<br />
<br />
if [ "$PS1" ]; then<br />
# The characters "&pound;, &sect;" are used as metacharacters. They should not be encountered in a feed...<br />
echo -e "$(echo $(curl --silent https://www.archlinux.org/feeds/news/ | sed -e ':a;N;$!ba;s/\n/ /g') | \<br />
sed -e 's/&amp;amp;/\&amp;/g<br />
s/&amp;lt;\|&amp;#60;/&lt;/g<br />
s/&amp;gt;\|&amp;#62;/&gt;/g<br />
s/&lt;\/a&gt;/&pound;/g<br />
s/href\=\"/&sect;/g<br />
s/&lt;title&gt;/\\n\\n\\n :: \\e[01;31m/g; s/&lt;\/title&gt;/\\e[00m ::\\n/g<br />
s/&lt;link&gt;/ [ \\e[01;36m/g; s/&lt;\/link&gt;/\\e[00m ]/g<br />
s/&lt;description&gt;/\\n\\n\\e[00;37m/g; s/&lt;\/description&gt;/\\e[00m\\n\\n/g<br />
s/&lt;p\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;\|&lt;br\s*\/\?&gt;/\n/g<br />
s/&lt;b\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;\|&lt;strong\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;/\\e[01;30m/g; s/&lt;\/b&gt;\|&lt;\/strong&gt;/\\e[00;37m/g<br />
s/&lt;i\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;\|&lt;em\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;/\\e[41;37m/g; s/&lt;\/i&gt;\|&lt;\/em&gt;/\\e[00;37m/g<br />
s/&lt;u\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;/\\e[4;37m/g; s/&lt;\/u&gt;/\\e[00;37m/g<br />
s/&lt;code\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;/\\e[00m/g; s/&lt;\/code&gt;/\\e[00;37m/g<br />
s/&lt;a[^&sect;|t]*&sect;\([^\"]*\)\"[^&gt;]*&gt;\([^&pound;]*\)[^&pound;]*&pound;/\\e[01;31m\2\\e[00;37m \\e[01;34m[\\e[00;37m \\e[04m\1\\e[00;37m\\e[01;34m ]\\e[00;37m/g<br />
s/&lt;li\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;/\n \\e[01;34m*\\e[00;37m /g<br />
s/&lt;!\[CDATA\[\|\]\]&gt;//g<br />
s/\|&gt;\s*&lt;//g<br />
s/ *&lt;[^&gt;]\+&gt; */ /g<br />
s/[&lt;&gt;&pound;&sect;]//g')\n\n";<br />
fi</nowiki>}}<br />
that is a small and coloured RSS escaping script written by the user [https://aur.archlinux.org/account.php?Action=AccountInfo&ID=33208 grufo] which will display an output like this:<br />
<br />
<div style="height: 350px; overflow: auto; font-family: monospace; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bbccdd; background-color: black; color: #aaaaaa;">&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span> <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">Arch Linux: Recent news updates</span> <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">[</span> <span style="color: #55ccff; font-weight: bold;"><nowiki>https://www.archlinux.org/news/</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #ffffff;">]</span><br /><br />The latest and greatest news from the Arch Linux distribution.<br /><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">en-us Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:09:46 +0000</span><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span> <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">End of initscripts support</span> <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">[</span> <span style="color: #55ccff; font-weight: bold;"><nowiki>https://www.archlinux.org/news/end-of-initscripts-support/</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #ffffff;">]</span><br /><br /><br />Tom Gundersen wrote:<br />As <span style="color: #ffffff;">systemd</span> is now the default init system, Arch Linux is receiving minimal testing on initscripts systems. Due to a lack of resources and interest, we are unlikely to work on fixing <span style="color: #ffffff;">initscripts</span>-specific bugs, and may close them as WONTFIX.<br />We therefore strongly encourage all users to migrate to <span style="color: #ffffff;">systemd</span> as soon as possible. See the <span style="color: #ffffff;">systemd</span> migration guide <span style="color: #5555ff;">[</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><nowiki>https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Systemd</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">]</span>.<br />To ease the transition, <span style="color: #ffffff;">initscripts</span> support will remain in the official repositories for the time being, unless otherwise stated. As of January 2013, we will start removing <span style="color: #ffffff;">initscripts</span> support (e.g., <span style="color: #ffffff;">rc</span> scripts) from individual packages without further notice.<br /><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">Tom Gundersen Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:09:46 +0000 tag:www.archlinux.org,2012-11-04:/news/end-of-initscripts-support/</span><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span> <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">November release of install media available</span> <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">[</span> <span style="color: #55ccff; font-weight: bold;"><nowiki>https://www.archlinux.org/news/november-release-of-install-media-available/</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #ffffff;">]</span><br /><br /><br />Pierre Schmitz wrote:<br />The latest snapshot of our install and rescue media can be found on our <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">Download</span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">[</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><nowiki>https://www.archlinux.org/download/</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">]</span> page. The 2012.11.01 ISO image mainly contains minor bug fixes, cleanups and new packages compared to the previous one:<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> First media with Linux 3.6<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> <span style="background-color: #aa0000;">copytoram=n</span> can be used to not copy the image to RAM on network boot. This is probably unreliable but an option for systems with very low memory.<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> <span style="background-color: #aa0000;">cowfile_size</span> boot parameter mainly for persistent COW on VFAT. See the <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">README</span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">[</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><nowiki>https://projects.archlinux.org/archiso.git/plain/docs/README.bootparams?id=v4</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">]</span> file for details.<br /><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">Pierre Schmitz Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:54:15 +0000 tag:www.archlinux.org,2012-11-02:/news/november-release-of-install-media-available/</span><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span> <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">Bug Squashing Day: Saturday 17th November</span> <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">[</span> <span style="color: #55ccff; font-weight: bold;"><nowiki>https://www.archlinux.org/news/bug-squashing-day-saturday-17th-november/</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #ffffff;">]</span><br /><br /><br />Allan McRae wrote:<br />The number of bugs in the Arch Linux bug tracker is creeping up so it is time for some extermination.<br />This is a great way for the community to get involved and help the Arch Linux team. The process is simple. First look at a bug for your favorite piece of software in the bug tracker and check if it still occurs. If it does, check the upstream project for a fix and test it to confirm it works. If there is no fix available, make sure the bug has been filed in the upstream tracker.<br />Join us on the #archlinux-bugs IRC channel. We are spread across timezones, so people should be around all day.<br /><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">Allan McRae Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:28:51 +0000 tag:www.archlinux.org,2012-11-01:/news/bug-squashing-day-saturday-17th-november/</span><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span> <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">ConsoleKit replaced by logind</span> <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">[</span> <span style="color: #55ccff; font-weight: bold;"><nowiki>https://www.archlinux.org/news/consolekit-replaced-by-logind/</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #ffffff;">]</span><br /><br /><br />Allan McRae wrote:<br />With GNOME 3.6, polkit and networkmanager moving to [extra], ConsoleKit has now been removed from the repositories. Any package that previously depended on it now relies on systemd-logind instead. That means that the system must be booted with systemd to be fully functional.<br />In addition to GNOME, both KDE and XFCE are also affected by this change.<br /><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">Allan McRae Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:17:39 +0000 tag:www.archlinux.org,2012-10-30:/news/consolekit-replaced-by-logind/</span><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span> <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">systemd is now the default on new installations</span> <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">[</span> <span style="color: #55ccff; font-weight: bold;"><nowiki>https://www.archlinux.org/news/systemd-is-now-the-default-on-new-installations/</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #ffffff;">]</span><br /><br /><br />Thomas B&auml;chler wrote:<br />The base group now contains the <span style="color: #ffffff;">systemd-sysvcompat</span> package. This means that all new installations will boot with systemd by default.<br />As some packages still lack native systemd units, users can install the <span style="color: #ffffff;">initscripts</span> package and use the <span style="color: #ffffff;">DAEMONS</span> array in <span style="color: #ffffff;">/etc/rc.conf</span> to start services using the legacy rc.d scripts.<br />This change does not affect existing installations. For the time being, the <span style="color: #ffffff;">initscripts</span> and <span style="color: #ffffff;">sysvinit</span> packages remain available from our repositories. However, individual packages may now start relying on the system being booted with systemd.<br />Please refer to <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">the wiki</span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">[</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><nowiki>https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Systemd</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">]</span> for how to transition an existing installation to systemd.<br /><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">Thomas B&auml;chler Sat, 13 Oct 2012 09:29:38 +0000 tag:www.archlinux.org,2012-10-13:/news/systemd-is-now-the-default-on-new-installations/</span><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span> <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">Install medium 2012.10.06 introduces systemd</span> <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">[</span> <span style="color: #55ccff; font-weight: bold;"><nowiki>https://www.archlinux.org/news/install-medium-20121006-introduces-systemd/</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #ffffff;">]</span><br /><br /><br />Pierre Schmitz wrote:<br />The October release of the Arch Linux install medium is available for <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">Download</span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">[</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><nowiki>https://www.archlinux.org/download/</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">]</span> and can be used for new installs or as a rescue system. It contains a set of updated packages and the following notable changes:<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> systemd is used to boot up the live system.<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> initscripts are no longer available on the live system but are still installed by default on the target system. This is likely to change in the near future.<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> EFI boot and setup has been simplified.<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> gummiboot is used to display a menu on EFI systems.<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> The following new packages are available on the live system: ethtool, fsarchiver, gummiboot-efi, mc, partclone, partimage, refind-efi, rfkill, sudo, testdisk, wget, xl2tpd<br /><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">Pierre Schmitz Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:58:03 +0000 tag:www.archlinux.org,2012-10-07:/news/install-medium-20121006-introduces-systemd/</span><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span> <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">New install medium 2012.09.07</span> <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">[</span> <span style="color: #55ccff; font-weight: bold;"><nowiki>https://www.archlinux.org/news/new-install-medium-20120907/</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #ffffff;">]</span><br /><br /><br />Pierre Schmitz wrote:<br />As is customary by now there is a new install medium available at the beginning of this month. The live system can be downloaded from <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">Download</span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">[</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><nowiki>https://www.archlinux.org/download/</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">]</span> and be used for new installs or as a rescue system.<br />In addition to a couple of updated packages and bug fixes the following changes stand out:<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> First medium with Linux 3.5 (3.5.3)<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> The <span style="background-color: #aa0000;">script</span> boot parameter works again (<span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">FS#31022</span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">[</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><nowiki>https://bugs.archlinux.org/task/31022</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">]</span>)<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> When booting via PXE and NFS or NBD the ISO will be copied to RAM to ensure a more stable usage.<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> The live medium contains <span style="background-color: #aa0000;">usb_modeswitch</span> and <span style="background-color: #aa0000;">wvdial</span> which e.g. allows to establish a network connection using an UMTS USB dongle<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> Furthermore the newest versions of <span style="background-color: #aa0000;">initscripts</span>, <span style="background-color: #aa0000;">systemd</span> and <span style="background-color: #aa0000;">netcfg</span> are included.<br /><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">Pierre Schmitz Sat, 08 Sep 2012 09:48:52 +0000 tag:www.archlinux.org,2012-09-08:/news/new-install-medium-20120907/</span><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span> <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">Fontconfig 2.10.1 update - manual intervention required</span> <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">[</span> <span style="color: #55ccff; font-weight: bold;"><nowiki>https://www.archlinux.org/news/fontconfig-2101-update-manual-intervention-required/</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #ffffff;">]</span><br /><br /><br />Andreas Radke wrote:<br />The fontconfig 2.10.1 update overwrites symlinks created by the former package version. These symlinks need to be removed before the update:<br /><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/20-unhint-small-vera.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/20-fix-globaladvance.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/29-replace-bitmap-fonts.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/30-metric-aliases.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/30-urw-aliases.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/40-nonlatin.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/45-latin.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/49-sansserif.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/50-user.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/51-local.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/60-latin.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/65-fonts-persian.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/65-nonlatin.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/69-unifont.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/80-delicious.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">rm /etc/fonts/conf.d/90-synthetic.conf</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">pacman -Syu fontconfig</span><br /><br />Main systemwide configuration should be done by symlinks (especially for autohinting, sub-pixel and lcdfilter):<br /><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">cd /etc/fonts/conf.d</span><br /><span style="color: #ffffff;">ln -s ../conf.avail/XX-foo.conf</span><br /><br />Also check <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">Font Configuration</span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">[</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><nowiki>https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Font_Configuration</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">]</span> and <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">Fonts</span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">[</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><nowiki>https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Fonts</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">]</span>.<br /><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">Andreas Radke Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:54:23 +0000 tag:www.archlinux.org,2012-09-06:/news/fontconfig-2101-update-manual-intervention-required/</span><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span> <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">netcfg-2.8.9 drops deprecated rc.conf compatibility</span> <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">[</span> <span style="color: #55ccff; font-weight: bold;"><nowiki>https://www.archlinux.org/news/netcfg-289-drops-initscripts-compatibility/</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #ffffff;">]</span><br /><br /><br />Florian Pritz wrote:<br />Users of <span style="color: #ffffff;">netcfg</span> should configure all interfaces in <span style="color: #ffffff;">/etc/conf.d/netcfg</span> rather than <span style="color: #ffffff;">/etc/rc.conf</span>.<br /><br />&nbsp;Florian Pritz Sat, 11 Aug 2012 20:00:02 +0000 tag:www.archlinux.org,2012-08-11:/news/netcfg-289-drops-initscripts-compatibility/<br /><br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span> <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">Install media 2012.08.04 available</span> <span style="color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold;">::</span><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">[</span> <span style="color: #55ccff; font-weight: bold;"><nowiki>https://www.archlinux.org/news/install-media-20120804-available/</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #ffffff;">]</span><br /><br /><br />Pierre Schmitz wrote:<br />The August snapshot of our live and install media comes with updated packages and the following changes on top of the <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">previous ISO image</span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">[</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">/news/install-media-20120715-released/</span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">]</span>:<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> GRUB 2.0 instead of the legacy 0.9 version is available.<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> The <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">Installation Guide</span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">[</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><nowiki>https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Installation_Guide</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">]</span> can be found at <span style="background-color: #aa0000;">/root/install.txt</span>.<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> ZSH with <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">Grml's configuration</span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">[</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><nowiki>http://grml.org/zsh/</nowiki></span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">]</span> is used as interactive shell to provide a user friendly and more convenient environment. This includes completion support for pacstrap, arch-chroot, pacman and most other tools.<br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #5555ff;">*</span> The network daemon is started by default which will automatically setup your network if DHCP is available.<br />Note that all these changes only affect the live system and not the base system you install using pacstrap. The ISO image can be downloaded from our <span style="color: #aa0000; font-weight: bold;">download page</span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">[</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">/download/</span> <span style="color: #5555ff;">]</span>. The next snapshot is scheduled for September.<br /><br />&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff;">Pierre Schmitz Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:24:30 +0000 tag:www.archlinux.org,2012-08-04:/news/install-media-20120804-available/</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">andy@alba</span> <span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></div><br />
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If you don't want to see months worth of updates but only the latest item, you can use this::<br />
{{bc|<nowiki># Arch latest news<br />
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if [ "$PS1" ]; then<br />
# The characters "&pound;, &sect;" are used as metacharacters. They should not be encountered in a feed...<br />
echo -e "$(echo $(curl --silent https://www.archlinux.org/feeds/news/ | awk ' NR == 1 {while ($0 !~ /<\/item>/) {print;getline} sub(/<\/item>.*/,"</item>") ;print}' | sed -e ':a;N;$!ba;s/\n/ /g') | \<br />
sed -e 's/&amp;amp;/\&amp;/g<br />
s/&amp;lt;\|&amp;#60;/&lt;/g<br />
s/&amp;gt;\|&amp;#62;/&gt;/g<br />
s/&lt;\/a&gt;/&pound;/g<br />
s/href\=\"/&sect;/g<br />
s/&lt;title&gt;/\\n\\n\\n :: \\e[01;31m/g; s/&lt;\/title&gt;/\\e[00m ::\\n/g<br />
s/&lt;link&gt;/ [ \\e[01;36m/g; s/&lt;\/link&gt;/\\e[00m ]/g<br />
s/&lt;description&gt;/\\n\\n\\e[00;37m/g; s/&lt;\/description&gt;/\\e[00m\\n\\n/g<br />
s/&lt;p\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;\|&lt;br\s*\/\?&gt;/\n/g<br />
s/&lt;b\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;\|&lt;strong\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;/\\e[01;30m/g; s/&lt;\/b&gt;\|&lt;\/strong&gt;/\\e[00;37m/g<br />
s/&lt;i\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;\|&lt;em\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;/\\e[41;37m/g; s/&lt;\/i&gt;\|&lt;\/em&gt;/\\e[00;37m/g<br />
s/&lt;u\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;/\\e[4;37m/g; s/&lt;\/u&gt;/\\e[00;37m/g<br />
s/&lt;code\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;/\\e[00m/g; s/&lt;\/code&gt;/\\e[00;37m/g<br />
s/&lt;a[^&sect;|t]*&sect;\([^\"]*\)\"[^&gt;]*&gt;\([^&pound;]*\)[^&pound;]*&pound;/\\e[01;31m\2\\e[00;37m \\e[01;34m[\\e[00;37m \\e[04m\1\\e[00;37m\\e[01;34m ]\\e[00;37m/g<br />
s/&lt;li\( [^&gt;]*\)\?&gt;/\n \\e[01;34m*\\e[00;37m /g<br />
s/&lt;!\[CDATA\[\|\]\]&gt;//g<br />
s/\|&gt;\s*&lt;//g<br />
s/ *&lt;[^&gt;]\+&gt; */ /g<br />
s/[&lt;&gt;&pound;&sect;]//g')\n\n";<br />
fi</nowiki>}}<br />
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See [https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=146850 this thread] for details.<br />
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==Variations on a theme==<br />
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Here are some {{ic|PS1}} variables (i.e.: prompts) with different layout to be applyied to [[Color_Bash_Prompt#.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc|our]] {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file. When you choose a layout you must replace the following lines from [[Color_Bash_Prompt#.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc|our]] {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file:<br />
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{{bc|<nowiki> PS1="$(if [[ ${EUID} == 0 ]]; then echo '\[\033[01;31m\]\h'; else echo '\[\033[01;32m\]\u@\h'; fi)\[\033[01;34m\] \w \$([[ \$? != 0 ]] &amp;&amp; echo \"\[\033[01;31m\]:(\[\033[01;34m\] \")\$\[\033[00m\] "<br />
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# Use this other PS1 string if you want \W for root and \w for all other users:<br />
# PS1="$(if [[ ${EUID} == 0 ]]; then echo '\[\033[01;31m\]\h\[\033[01;34m\] \W'; else echo '\[\033[01;32m\]\u@\h\[\033[01;34m\] \w'; fi) \$([[ \$? != 0 ]] &amp;&amp; echo \"\[\033[01;31m\]:(\[\033[01;34m\] \")\$\[\033[00m\] "</nowiki>}}<br />
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with the {{ic|PS1}} variable (and possibly other code lines) given by the choosen layout.<br />
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===From Arch Forum #1===<br />
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Here is an unicode variation of [[Color_Bash_Prompt#.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc|our]] {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file freely based on [https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1068202#p1068202 what wrote the user JeSuisNerd and others in the Arch Forum]. Here is a preview of how it will appear:<br />
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<div style="font-family: monospace; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">I am two with nature.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Woody Allen<br /><span style="color: #aaa;">&#9484;&#9472;[</span><span style="color: #f90;">andy</span>@<span style="color: #5fc;">alba</span><span style="color: #aaa;">]&#9472;[</span><span style="color: #0c0;">~</span><span style="color: #aaa;">]</span><br /><span style="color: #aaa;">&#9492;&#9472;&#9472;&#9596;</span> ls<br /><span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">Desktop Documents Music</span> public.desktop<br /><span style="color: #aaa;">&#9484;&#9472;[</span><span style="color: #f90;">andy</span>@<span style="color: #5fc;">alba</span><span style="color: #aaa;">]&#9472;[</span><span style="color: #0c0;">~</span><span style="color: #aaa;">]</span><br /><span style="color: #aaa;">&#9492;&#9472;&#9472;&#9596;</span>&nbsp;I\ will\ try\ to\ type\ a\ wrong\ command...<br />bash: I will try to type a wrong command...: command not found<br /><span style="color: #aaa;">&#9484;&#9472;[<span style="color: #a00;">&#10007;</span>]&#9472;[</span><span style="color: #f90;">andy</span>@<span style="color: #5fc;">alba</span><span style="color: #aaa;">]&#9472;[</span><span style="color: #0c0;">~</span><span style="color: #aaa;">]</span><br /><span style="color: #aaa;">&#9492;&#9472;&#9472;&#9596;</span> echo 'Hello world!'<br />Hello world!<br /><span style="color: #aaa;">&#9484;&#9472;[</span><span style="color: #f90;">andy</span>@<span style="color: #5fc;">alba</span><span style="color: #aaa;">]&#9472;[</span><span style="color: #0c0;">~</span><span style="color: #aaa;">]</span><br /><span style="color: #aaa;">&#9492;&#9472;&#9472;&#9596;</span>&nbsp;su<br />Password:<br />Two can Live as Cheaply as One for Half as Long.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Howard Kandel<br /><span style="color: #aaa;">&#9484;&#9472;[<span style="color: #a00;">alba</span>]</span><span style="color: #aaa;">&#9472;[</span><span style="color: #0c0;">~</span><span style="color: #aaa;">]</span><br /><span style="color: #aaa;">&#9492;&#9472;&#9472;&#9596;</span>&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></div><br />
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'''Note:''' '''Some unicode symbols (like <span style="color: #a00;">✗</span> and ╼) are not well supported in some terminals''' (in linux console, for example), so this prompt will appear a bit different depending on where is displayed. If you want to know the unicode representation of a plain text, [http://0xcc.net/jsescape/ here] you have a little plain text converter.<br />
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And finally here is the {{ic|PS1}} variable for this effect to be applyied to [[Color_Bash_Prompt#.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc|our]] {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file (see [[Color_Bash_Prompt#Variations_on_a_theme|above]]):<br />
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{{bc|<nowiki> # https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1068202#p1068202<br />
PS1="\[\033[0;37m\]\342\224\214\342\224\200\$([[ \$? != 0 ]] &amp;&amp; echo \"[\[\033[0;31m\]\342\234\227\[\033[0;37m\]]\342\224\200\")[$(if [[ ${EUID} == 0 ]]; then echo '\[\033[0;31m\]\h'; else echo '\[\033[0;33m\]\u\[\033[0;37m\]@\[\033[0;96m\]\h'; fi)\[\033[0;37m\]]\342\224\200[\[\033[0;32m\]\w\[\033[0;37m\]]\n\[\033[0;37m\]\342\224\224\342\224\200\342\224\200\342\225\274 \[\033[0m\]"</nowiki>}}<br />
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===From an italian blog&hellip;===<br />
<br />
Here is an unicode variation of [[Color_Bash_Prompt#.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc|our]] {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file freely based on [http://dark-linux.net/personalizzare-bashrc-eo-bash-bashrc/ an italian blog]. Here is a preview of how it will appear:<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">I am two with nature.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Woody Allen<br /><span style="color: #55f;">&#9484;&#9472;[</span>12:03:20<span style="color: #55f;">]&#9472;[</span>andy@alba<span style="color: #55f;">]<br /></span><span style="color: #55f;">&#9492;&#9472;&#9472;&gt;</span> ~ <span style="color: #55f;">$</span> ls<br /><span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">Desktop Documents Music</span> public.desktop<br /><span style="color: #55f;">&#9484;&#9472;[</span>12:03:31<span style="color: #55f;">]&#9472;[</span>andy@alba<span style="color: #55f;">]</span><br /><span style="color: #55f;">&#9492;&#9472;&#9472;&gt;</span> ~ <span style="color: #55f;">$</span> I\ will\ try\ to\ type\ a\ wrong\ command...<br />bash: I will try to type a wrong command...: command not found<br /><span style="color: #55f;">&#9484;&#9472;[</span>&#10007;<span style="color: #55f;">]&#9472;[</span>12:04:01<span style="color: #55f;">]&#9472;[</span>andy@alba<span style="color: #55f;">]<br /></span><span style="color: #55f;">&#9492;&#9472;&#9472;&gt;</span> ~ <span style="color: #55f;">$</span> echo 'Hello world!'<br />Hello world!<br /><span style="color: #55f;">&#9484;&#9472;[</span>12:04:13<span style="color: #55f;">]&#9472;[</span>andy@alba<span style="color: #55f;">]<br /></span><span style="color: #55f;">&#9492;&#9472;&#9472;&gt;</span> ~ <span style="color: #55f;">$</span> su<br />Password:<br />Two can Live as Cheaply as One for Half as Long.<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Howard Kandel<br /><span style="color: #a00;">&#9484;&#9472;[</span>12:04:21<span style="color: #a00;">]&#9472;[</span>root@alba<span style="color: #a00;">]<br /></span><span style="color: #a00;">&#9492;&#9472;&#9472;&gt;</span> ~ <span style="color: #a00;">$</span> <span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></div><br />
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'''Note:''' '''Some unicode symbols (like ✗) are not well supported in some terminals''' (in linux console, for example), so this prompt will appear a bit different depending on where is displayed. If you want to know the unicode representation of a plain text, [http://0xcc.net/jsescape/ here] you have a little plain text converter.<br />
<br />
And finally here is the {{ic|PS1}} variable for this effect to be applyied to [[Color_Bash_Prompt#.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc|our]] {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file (see [[Color_Bash_Prompt#Variations_on_a_theme|above]]):<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki> if [[ ${EUID} == 0 ]] ; then<br />
sq_color="\[\033[0;31m\]"<br />
else <br />
sq_color="\[\033[0;34m\]"<br />
fi<br />
<br />
PS1="$sq_color\342\224\214\342\224\200\$([[ \$? != 0 ]] &amp;&amp; echo \"[\[\033[01;37m\]\342\234\227$sq_color]\342\224\200\")[\[\033[01;37m\]\t$sq_color]\342\224\200[\[\033[01;37m\]\u@\h$sq_color]\n\342\224\224\342\224\200\342\224\200&gt; \[\033[01;37m\]\W$sq_color $ \[\033[01;37m\]&gt;&gt;\\[\\033[0m\\] "<br />
<br />
unset sq_color</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
===From Arch Forum #2===<br />
<br />
Here is another variation of [[Color_Bash_Prompt#.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc|our]] {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file freely based on [https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1156660#p1156660 what wrote the user shumer1213 and others in the Arch Forum]. Here is a preview of how it will appear:<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">I am two with nature.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Woody Allen<br /><br /><span style="color: #5555ff;">&#9608;&#9608; [ ~ ] [ 18:05:58 ]</span><br />&#9608;&#9608; ls<br /><span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">Desktop Documents Music</span> public.desktop<br /><br /><span style="color: #5555ff;">&#9608;&#9608; [ ~ ] [ 18:06:02 ]</span><br />&#9608;&#9608; I\ will\ try\ to\ type\ a\ wrong\ command...<br />bash: I will try to type a wrong command...: command not found<br /><br /><span style="color: #aa0000;">&#9608;&#9608; [ ~ ] [ 18:06:12 ]</span><br />&#9608;&#9608; echo 'Hello world!'<br />Hello world!<br /><br /><span style="color: #5555ff;">&#9608;&#9608; [ ~ ] [ 18:06:17 ]</span><br />&#9608;&#9608; su<br />Password: <br />Two can Live as Cheaply as One for Half as Long.<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Howard Kandel<br /><br /><span style="color: #5555ff;">&#9608;&#9608; [ andy ] [ 18:06:26 ]</span><br />&#9608;&#9608; <span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></div><br />
<br />
Here is the {{ic|PS1}} variable for this effect to be applyied to [[Color_Bash_Prompt#.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc|our]] {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file (see [[Color_Bash_Prompt#Variations_on_a_theme|above]]):<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki> # https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1156660#p1156660<br />
PS1="\n\$(if [[ \$? == 0 ]]; then echo \"\[\033[0;34m\]\"; else echo \"\[\033[0;31m\]\"; fi)\342\226\210\342\226\210 [ \W ] [ \t ]\n\[\033[0m\]\342\226\210\342\226\210 "</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
===With directory information===<br />
<br />
Here are other three variations of [[Color_Bash_Prompt#.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc|our]] {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file freely based on the article [http://maketecheasier.com/8-useful-and-interesting-bash-prompts/2009/09/04 8 Useful and Interesting Bash Prompts]. Here is a preview of how they will appear:<br />
<br />
====Version #1: with numerical error====<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">I am two with nature.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Woody Allen<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">andy@alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">0</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:38 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">~</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> ls<br /><span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">Desktop Documents Music</span> myScript.js<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">andy@alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">0</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:38 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">~</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> I\ will\ try\ to\ type\ a\ wrong\ command...<br />bash: I will try to type a wrong command...: command not found<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">andy@alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">127</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:39 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">~</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> echo 'Hello world!'<br />Hello world!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">andy@alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">0</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:39 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">~</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> false<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">andy@alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">1</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:39 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">~</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> su<br />Password: <br />Two can Live as Cheaply as One for Half as Long.<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Howard Kandel<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #aa0000;">alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">0</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:39 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">/home/andy</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> <span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></div><br />
<br />
Here is the {{ic|PS1}} variable for this effect to be applyied to [[Color_Bash_Prompt#.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc|our]] {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file (see [[Color_Bash_Prompt#Variations_on_a_theme|above]]):<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki> # http://maketecheasier.com/8-useful-and-interesting-bash-prompts/2009/09/04<br />
PS1="\n\[\033[1;37m\]\342\224\214($(if [[ ${EUID} == 0 ]]; then echo '\[\033[01;31m\]\h'; else echo '\[\033[01;34m\]\u@\h'; fi)\[\033[1;37m\])\342\224\200(\[\033[1;34m\]\$?\[\033[1;37m\])\342\224\200(\[\033[1;34m\]\@ \d\[\033[1;37m\])\[\033[1;37m\]\n\342\224\224\342\224\200(\[\033[1;32m\]\w\[\033[1;37m\])\342\224\200(\[\033[1;32m\]\$(ls -1 | wc -l | sed 's: ::g') files, \$(ls -sh | head -n1 | sed 's/total //')b\[\033[1;37m\])\342\224\200&gt; \[\033[0m\]"</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
====Version #2: with unicode error status symbols====<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">I am two with nature.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Woody Allen<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">andy@alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">&#10003;</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:38 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">~</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> ls<br /><span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">Desktop Documents Music</span> myScript.js<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">andy@alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">&#10003;</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:38 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">~</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> I\ will\ try\ to\ type\ a\ wrong\ command...<br />bash: I will try to type a wrong command...: command not found<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">andy@alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="color: #a00; font-weight: bold;">&#10007;</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:39 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">~</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> echo 'Hello world!'<br />Hello world!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">andy@alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">&#10003;</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:39 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">~</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> false<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">andy@alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="color: #a00; font-weight: bold;">&#10007;</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:39 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">~</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> su<br />Password: <br />Two can Live as Cheaply as One for Half as Long.<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Howard Kandel<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #aa0000;">alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="color: #0a0; font-weight: bold;">&#10003;</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:39 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">/home/andy</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> <span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></div><br />
<br />
Here is the {{ic|PS1}} variable for this effect to be applyied to [[Color_Bash_Prompt#.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc|our]] {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file (see [[Color_Bash_Prompt#Variations_on_a_theme|above]]):<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki> # http://maketecheasier.com/8-useful-and-interesting-bash-prompts/2009/09/04<br />
PS1="\n\[\033[1;37m\]\342\224\214($(if [[ ${EUID} == 0 ]]; then echo '\[\033[01;31m\]\h'; else echo '\[\033[01;34m\]\u@\h'; fi)\[\033[1;37m\])\342\224\200(\$(if [[ \$? == 0 ]]; then echo \"\[\033[01;32m\]\342\234\223\"; else echo \"\[\033[01;31m\]\342\234\227\"; fi)\[\033[1;37m\])\342\224\200(\[\033[1;34m\]\@ \d\[\033[1;37m\])\[\033[1;37m\]\n\342\224\224\342\224\200(\[\033[1;32m\]\w\[\033[1;37m\])\342\224\200(\[\033[1;32m\]\$(ls -1 | wc -l | sed 's: ::g') files, \$(ls -sh | head -n1 | sed 's/total //')b\[\033[1;37m\])\342\224\200&gt; \[\033[0m\]"</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
====Version #3: with unicode error status symbol (non-zero only)====<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: monospace; margin: 1em 3em; padding: 1em; border: 3px solid #bcd; background-color: black; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">I am two with nature.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Woody Allen<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">andy@alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:38 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">~</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> ls<br /><span style="color: #55f; font-weight: bold;">Desktop Documents Music</span> myScript.js<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">andy@alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:38 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">~</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> I\ will\ try\ to\ type\ a\ wrong\ command...<br />bash: I will try to type a wrong command...: command not found<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">andy@alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="color: #a00; font-weight: bold;">&#10007;</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:39 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">~</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> echo 'Hello world!'<br />Hello world!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">andy@alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:39 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">~</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> false<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">andy@alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="color: #a00; font-weight: bold;">&#10007;</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:39 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">~</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> su<br />Password: <br />Two can Live as Cheaply as One for Half as Long.<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Howard Kandel<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9484;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #aa0000;">alba</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #5555ff;">02:39 PM Sat Aug 29</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">&#9492;&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">/home/andy</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;(</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #00cc00;">4 files, 332Kb</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">)&#9472;&gt;</span> <span style="text-decoration: blink;">_</span></div><br />
<br />
Here is the {{ic|PS1}} variable for this effect to be applyied to [[Color_Bash_Prompt#.2Fetc.2Fbash.bashrc|our]] {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file (see [[Color_Bash_Prompt#Variations_on_a_theme|above]]):<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki> # http://maketecheasier.com/8-useful-and-interesting-bash-prompts/2009/09/04<br />
PS1="\n\[\033[1;37m\]\342\224\214($(if [[ ${EUID} == 0 ]]; then echo '\[\033[01;31m\]\h'; else echo '\[\033[01;34m\]\u@\h'; fi)\[\033[1;37m\])\$([[ \$? != 0 ]] &amp;&amp; echo \"\342\224\200(\[\033[0;31m\]\342\234\227\[\033[1;37m\])\")\342\224\200(\[\033[1;34m\]\@ \d\[\033[1;37m\])\[\033[1;37m\]\n\342\224\224\342\224\200(\[\033[1;32m\]\w\[\033[1;37m\])\342\224\200(\[\033[1;32m\]\$(ls -1 | wc -l | sed 's: ::g') files, \$(ls -sh | head -n1 | sed 's/total //')b\[\033[1;37m\])\342\224\200&gt; \[\033[0m\]"</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
==Restoring the original /etc/bash.bashrc file==<br />
<br />
If you repent having modified the {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file, you can always restore the original Arch {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file from the {{pkg|bash}} package (the file can be found [https://projects.archlinux.org/svntogit/packages.git/plain/trunk/system.bashrc?h=packages/bash here]) and remove the {{ic|/etc/DIR_COLORS}} file.<br />
<br />
=Colors overview=<br />
The page at http://ascii-table.com/ansi-escape-sequences.php describes the various available color escapes. The following Bash function (put it in your .bashrc!) displays a table with ready-to-copy escape codes.<br />
<br />
{{bc|<nowiki><br />
colors() {<br />
local fgc bgc vals seq0<br />
<br />
printf "Color escapes are %s\n" '\e[${value};...;${value}m'<br />
printf "Values 30..37 are \e[33mforeground colors\e[m\n"<br />
printf "Values 40..47 are \e[43mbackground colors\e[m\n"<br />
printf "Value 1 gives a \e[1mbold-faced look\e[m\n\n"<br />
<br />
# foreground colors<br />
for fgc in {30..37}; do<br />
# background colors<br />
for bgc in {40..47}; do<br />
fgc=${fgc#37} # white<br />
bgc=${bgc#40} # black<br />
<br />
vals="${fgc:+$fgc;}${bgc}"<br />
vals=${vals%%;}<br />
<br />
seq0="${vals:+\e[${vals}m}"<br />
printf " %-9s" "${seq0:-(default)}"<br />
printf " ${seq0}TEXT\e[m"<br />
printf " \e[${vals:+${vals+$vals;}}1mBOLD\e[m"<br />
done<br />
echo; echo<br />
done<br />
}<br />
</nowiki>}}<br />
<br />
=See also=<br />
<br />
If you want to create a style all your own, you can take a look at these tips.<br />
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* The original ''not modified'' Gentoo's {{ic|/etc/bash.bashrc}} file can be found [http://www.jeremysands.com/archlinux/gentoo-bashrc-2008.0 here]. See also the {{AUR|gentoo-bashrc}} package from [[AUR]].<br />
* tput(1)<br />
* [http://tldp.org/HOWTO/Bash-Prompt-HOWTO/x405.html Colours and Cursor Movement With tput]<br />
* Forum Discussions:<br />
** [https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=1817 BASH prompt]<br />
** [https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=50885 What's your PS1?]<br />
* [http://xcolors.net/ Nice Xresources color schemes collection]<br />
* [http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Bash-Prompt-HOWTO/x329.html Bash Prompt HOWTO]<br />
* [http://gilesorr.com/bashprompt/prompts/index.html Giles Orr's collection of sample prompts]<br />
* [http://misc.flogisoft.com/bash/tip_colors_and_formatting Bash tips: Colors and formatting]</div>MaNNa