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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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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.

Biki D.
BD
Marketing Lead
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great linux distribution for advance users"
What do you like best about Arch?

Arch is not for everyone, it is for the professionals by the professionals, I loved it's open system architecture and learning curve. Used manjaro which is based on arch, truly amazing experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

The learning curve can be bit good for new users, better nvidia graphic driver support for new laptops as we get to work a lot with it. Better memory management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arnab T.
AT
Software developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"It's more streamlined than other linux operating systems"
What do you like best about Arch?

The user experience to be specific. With the power of an amazing security as well as the terminal commands, it makes it easier and faster to navigate across the folders and do much more than just writing commands. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

Didn't really like the way the UI looks like. Though, the UX is amazing, UI took a big hit on this one. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Networking
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best Linux Distro"
What do you like best about Arch?

High degree of package availability when in cluding the AUR in the repositories. It's relatively easy to install if you just watch youtube videos honestly. The only challenge there is perhaps if you have some issues with the EFI boot options. Buit those are usually surmountable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

Had some stability issues with complex hardware interfaces. If you can't figure it out you can always try manjaro for additional stability Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GP
Programmer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The Os for people who know (or wants to know) Linux."
What do you like best about Arch?

You have the ability to customize everything about Arch. From the desktop environment to the kernel. The repository is full of all software imaginable and the AUR (Arch user repository) provides what isn't yet available. It is also a rolling release, but in Arch case, everything is stable anyway, as I have never experienced crashes or bad perfomance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

Your first installation of Arch is slow and prone to error, but then you became much more quicker.

It misses good defaults so to get an usable experience you have to thinker a lot.

As a rolling release it could break, so it's not advisable to use Arch as a server, but you can always try. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Arch Linux Review from daily user"
What do you like best about Arch?

There is no predefined template or software list, you have the freedom to install what you want plus you get latest version of software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

There is an element of uncertainty as you are using latest software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

LH
Sales Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Arch, an operating system with the latest updates"
What do you like best about Arch?

What I liked the most about Archlinux is that when installing it the user selects and installs only those programs that he needs and nothing else, I have used many operating systems and they all come with applications that I never use but I can not uninstall and personally it is very annoying because they occupy space unnecessarily, This with Archlinux has been solved to the point that the user chooses which desktop to use. (CInnamon, GNOME, KDE ...)

Another aspect to highlight Archlinux is its community, which is by far the most active after Ubuntu, which is surprising because ArchLinux is far from being one of the most used operating systems, its position in the ranking is 9.

The facility to update the system is also something that characterizes Archlinux, we must simply execute a command from the terminal and confirm that we want to update, unlike the popular belief, update Archlinux is very safe and in the many years that I have been using it has never been damaged. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

The only problem I have had with Archlinux has been with its repositories which sometimes, when updating, have failed since the server had problems and appeared numerous errors (404) so I was forced to use another different location to USA. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alicia A.
AA
Solution Alchemist and Dream Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"For Linux connoisseurs"
What do you like best about Arch?

It's a clean linux distribution ready to grow to the needs and wants of the user. It's package system is really solid but you can also compile additional packages thanks to it's AUR (Archlinux user repository) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

As with everything Linux video drivers are not the best, sometimes framerates and framebuffers are glitchy.

I find annoying that the makers of graphic cards don't thake this into account and in Linux the performance is hindered where it's not in other OSs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful rolling release"
What do you like best about Arch?

Arch is best if you want to have full control over your Linux environment. The rolling release style of updates mean that you almost never need to reinstall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arch?

There is a steep learning curve using Arch, over other distros, like Suse or Red Hat. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Does Arch use RPM or Deb?

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