Talk:Arch-based distributions
Excluded projects
Following projects are excluded since they were found to misuse the Arch Linux trademark:
- 3du Arch
- Archcraft
- Arch Installer
- Arch Rescue Kit
- Arch USB OS
- CondresOS
- Happy Hacking Linux
- Namib
- Zen Installer
If trademark misuse problems have been addressed since, please create a separate thread below.
Loong Arch Linux
Loong Arch Linux, an ArchLinux distribution ported for the LoongArch architecture, strives to provide the latest stable versions of most software by following a rolling release model. It can run on machines with Loongson 3A5000/3C5000(L) processors.
Yetist (talk) 04:07, 9 June 2023 (UTC)
- The core repository has been archived on GitHub earlier this month, I don't see a related news item, did I miss anything?
- -- Erus Iluvatar (talk) 10:37, 13 April 2025 (UTC)
- The project's README says that the package git repo is now at https://github.com/lcpu-club/loongarch-packages. -- nl6720 (talk) 11:21, 4 September 2025 (UTC)
- I asked @Anthraxx if the project has authorization to use the Arch Linux trademark and he said no. So, things are on hold until this is properly sorted out. -- nl6720 (talk) 05:45, 5 September 2025 (UTC)
Nyarch Linux
Nyarch Linux is a distro for anime lovers.
- Website
- Github
--Magi3r (talk) 00:50, 20 October 2024 (UTC)
- Quoting from upstream, "Nyarch is not much more than a heavily bloated Arch Linux install script". I'm not in favor of adding it.
- -- Erus Iluvatar (talk) 10:49, 13 April 2025 (UTC)
- I think the logo is reason enough to add it, but we need to know its first release year. 2023? -- nl6720 (talk) 09:35, 26 June 2025 (UTC)
- Yes, 2023 is correct. Magi3r (talk) 08:58, 10 July 2025 (UTC)
Zenned
*2025
https://zenned.gitlab.io Alberto Salvia Novella (es20490446e) (talk) 01:00, 13 February 2025 (UTC)
- As far as I can tell there's no signature for the ISO, the default pacman.conf puts an unsigned repo above core and was updated on 2025-03-01 for the removal of community from 2023.
- "I ain't feeling it" -- Erus Iluvatar (talk) 11:58, 13 April 2025 (UTC)
- - Packages in the Express Repository aren't built by people, but by an automated system which grabs the recipes from GitLab, which all changes are manually reviewed prior to merge.
- - The repository, or the ISO download, doesn't have mirrors. They come from an unique source.
- - Hence having signatures doesn't enhance security more than having a secure connection.
- - core has branding and configurations specific to Arch Linux.
- - How our OS is implemented is full of nuances. We want to be able to modify existing packages without having to enter into agreements with Arch that it doesn't care about.
- - community databases weren't removed till recently. Better if the repository was removed before, but removing it now had no impact.
- - If the distro is properly implemented is beyond the scope of this conversation. Alberto Salvia Novella (es20490446e) (talk) 13:43, 13 April 2025 (UTC)
- Zenned got listed on Wikipedia as an Arch Linux derivative some time ago, having Wikipedia a detailed admission process.
- Meanwhile doing so on this page seems blocked in practice.
- Nobody can edit the page, nobody attend the conversations, no guidelines for acceptance except random personal opinions. Alberto Salvia Novella (es20490446e) (talk) 22:11, 22 May 2025 (UTC)
AcreetionOS
AcreetionOS is an Arch-Based distribution meant for the new user. We provide an stable based by hosting our own mirror and holding packages back for approximately one week before user release. We offer a customized Calamares install, which has a few applications installed at the end for user convenience. It's quick, snappy, and exactly what the average everyday user needs. We also provide an easy-to-use user utility for making USB Sticks with the installation image for user convenience. We believe in the value of easing people into the Linux ecosystem, one step at a time.
We provide two separate images, including Cinnamon and GNOME. We have a sister project also linked on the site for their convenience, and to show our appreciation of their assistance. By offering two separate variants we target Windows, and MacOS users. These are the reasons the Cinnamon and GNOME variants exist. Cinnamon, targeted to help the Windows User. GNOME, targeted to help the MacOS user; as touchegg is included.
--Sprungles (talk) 01:20, 24 July 2025 (UTC)
Vincent OS
Hello, I am the developer of Vincent OS, an Arch-based distribution.
It is currently in Open Beta. The project provides:
- A customized KDE Plasma layout
- Core LivePatch (in-house hotpatch system for security updates)
- Flatpak integration
- Wine preinstalled
- ClamAV as default antivirus
- PowerShell as default shell (with bash compatibility)
- Dedicated package repository
Links:
V38armageddon (talk) 09:33, 28 August 2025 (UTC)
Arch POWER
ArchPOWER is a port of Arch Linux to the PowerPC and PowerPC64 architectures, supporting various Macintosh devices (PowerMac G3 to G5) as well as the Wii U (Espresso). Darkfm (talk) 22:43, 14 September 2025 (UTC)
Kimberly GNU/Linux
Kimberly GNU/Linux is a custom Arch Linux installable live image set. This is based on ALCI template