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Users consistently praise Arch for its customizability and flexibility, allowing them to tailor their systems to specific needs without unnecessary bloat. The Arch User Repository (AUR) is frequently highlighted as a valuable resource for accessing a wide range of software. However, many note that the installation process can be challenging for beginners, requiring a solid understanding of Linux.

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Deepak N.
DN
Student
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Arch Linux Demistyfied"
What do you like best about Arch?

Arch Linux is customizable to next instinct. It is one of the most underrated Linux, which every beginner and expert should use to learn Linux efficiently and through the base. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

Learning arch is a do-it-yourself approach, making a steeper learning curve but worth it.

It is the potential to break for new users. The community is not huge to get support while breaking down. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SS
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Arch Linux review"
What do you like best about Arch?

I am an advanced Linux user, and Arch is perfect for me. It is my daily driver and I use it everyday. The best thing about it is modularity and freedom. I am a huge security and privacy enthusiast, and arch is the best distro for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

It keeps breaking without me doing anything. Sometimes I install dependencies using the AUR helper and that breaks pacman's dependancies. Causing havoc. It would've been better if arch improves that, otheriwse it's perfect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Swee San O.
SO
Wordpress Plugin Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Cool Desktop but lacking in driver development"
What do you like best about Arch?

A cool brand of Linux for more advanced users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

The lack of driver development compare to other popular distros Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anubhav M.
AM
Electrical Engineer
Automotive
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Most customizable Linux out there, and there's no doubt about it."
What do you like best about Arch?

Arch has Pacman, that is better than using apt, which often installs the old packages and asks for updates every once in a while. Well, arch, it's stable, and you need not worry about anything; if the system is stable at launch, it's stable. More than anything else, that part is the most important. Arch is for people looking to deploy a specific project instead of tinkering. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

For starters, definitely not recommended. The OS is streamlined and highly efficient, but boy, is it buggy. More than anything, if you aren't experienced in Linux for at least two years, I don't recommend it. There are a lot of problems, and those problems aren't easy to solve. Arch is excellent, only for experts. It is beautiful, the best Linux for limited hardware, and for a good reason. That being the base that is rock hard stable. But it is difficult to code in, and solving problems can be challenging, but nevertheless, it is fantastic. If you can get it to work, it's the best there is. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Erdem E.
EE
Technical Support Services Deputy Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Arch Linux for Freedom & Full Control"
What do you like best about Arch?

Arch Linux is one of the best Linux distros which allows a user to customize almost all the features and properties of the operating system. Besides a user can choose the components, services and applications which are going to be installed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

The first installation process is hard for inexperienced users. On the other hand, once a user forgets to install an application that is necessary for him/her; during a study or a process, it is very likely to have an error because of a missing application or dependencies. It has to be installed when it is needed, later. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Deepesh S.
DS
Content Writer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Arch Linux is the best DIY Linux distro for tinkerers"
What do you like best about Arch?

The best thing about Arch Linux is the DIY philosophy it is based upon. With Arch Linux, you've to set up everything yourself. The installation is command-based and post-installation, you'll only be left with a command line. You'll even have to install the desktop yourself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

Arch Linux is very complicated for new Linux users as setting it up demands at least intermediate knowledge of Linux. But Manjaro is a beginner-friendly version of Arch Linux that users can use if Arch is too sophisticated for them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ángel V.
ÁV
Senior Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"It is the best distro that I've ever used after 25+ years of using Linux."
What do you like best about Arch?

Arch is by far the only distribution that suits different types of needs that I have had over the history as a system administrator, software engineer and, of course, as a Linux user. It always had new versions of the most popular packages Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

It's not the friendliest for new users, but if you are willing to spend the time, you'll read the documentation (Arch Wiki) and you will figure out everything that you need to know and learn valuable knowledge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"I have used arch regularly for 5 years but I have not gone too deep."
What do you like best about Arch?

It is quite customizable. But my favorite thing about Arch is the package management "Pacman", it is very easy to use and straightforward. Another thing to take into account is the documentation, Arch has some very helpful documentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

I have faced some issues when updating my OS. Sometimes I have been obligated to use the terminal to solve the problem because I'm not able to start the window manager or any other visual tool. These problems are regularly related to my graphic card drivers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best Linux distribution out there"
What do you like best about Arch?

Not only is Arch an incredible and customizable distribution the arch wiki is incredible. It goes over every single aspect of the OS from installation to software and more. The resources you have available to you for free is simply outstanding and nothing compares. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

If you have no knowledge of Linux systems then you may find it difficult to install even with the wiki. There are installation scripts available that may make it easier, but it isn't super simple like some OS's. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Prateek U.
PU
Associate software developer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Arch Linux review"
What do you like best about Arch?

First of all the thing I like the most in it is that it is so lightweight. I installed it in my pc as well as in the raspberry pi. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

It's better if they provide updates sooner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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GU
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Does Arch use RPM or Deb?

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What is Arch Linux good for?

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