This guide provides two methods to install Arch Linux: the easier archinstall method and the more manual "Arch Way" method. The manual method offers greater control over the installation process.
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Checking Internet Access: Verify that you have an active internet connection, which is essential for downloading packages.
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Setting Up the Disk:
- List Disks: Identify your storage devices.
- Partitioning: Create the necessary partitions for EFI, swap, and root. This includes configuring partition types and sizes suitable for your system (UEFI or BIOS).
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System Installation:
- Use
reflectorto update the mirror list for package downloads. - Install the base system and necessary firmware using
pacstrap.
- Use
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Configuring the System:
- Generate the filesystem table (
fstab). - Change root into the new system and set up users and passwords.
- Install additional packages, including the bootloader and desktop environment.
- Generate the filesystem table (
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Localization and Hostname: Configure the system locale and set a hostname for your machine.
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Bootloader Setup: Install and configure GRUB to manage system booting.
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Service Management: Enable necessary services like GDM (GNOME Display Manager) and NetworkManager to start on boot.
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Final Steps: Exit the chroot environment, unmount filesystems, and reboot to complete the installation.
This guide is designed for users who prefer a detailed understanding of each step in the installation process, allowing for a fully customized Arch Linux setup. Checkout Setup.
General Recommendations
Desktop Environment
Window Manager
Pacman the Package Manager of Arch