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Arch Linux

Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64-optimised Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses 'pacman', its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.

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Archcraft screenshot

Archcraft

Archcraft is a minimal Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. The project provides a graphical user interface using minimal window managers rather than full featured desktop environments.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch LinuxArchcraft
IndependentBaseArch
pkgPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
2012.11.01Latest Version2026.05.12
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
November 2, 2012Release DateMay 13, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfcebspwmOpenbox
Desktops
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfcebspwmOpenbox