What is Arch Linux?
Arch Linux is an i686-optimized linux distribution that was originally based on ideas from CRUX, a great distribution developed by Per Lidn. Arch is fast, lightweight, flexible and simple. Those aren\’t very fancy buzzwords but they\’re all true. Arch is optimized for the i686 processor, so you get more for your cpu cycle. It\’s lightweight compared to RedHat et al, and its simple design makes it easy to extend and mold into whatever kind of system you\’re building. This is backed by an easy-to-use binary package system that allows you to upgrade your entire system with one command. Arch also uses a ports-like package build system (Arch Build System) to make it easy to build packages, which can also be synchronized with one command. Oh yeah, and you can rebuild your entire system with one command, too. Everything is done quite simply and transparently. Arch Linux strives to maintain the latest stable version of its software. We currently support a fairly streamlined core package set wi
