Arch-Linux Guides

Welcome to the Arch-Linux repository! This project provides comprehensive, step-by-step guides for installing and configuring Arch Linux, tailored for users with varying levels of Linux experience.

Guides Available:

• Archinstall: A Comprehensive, Beginner-Friendly Installation Guide

  This in-depth guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough for installing Arch Linux using the archinstall script. It's meticulously designed for users with little to no prior Linux experience, ensuring a smooth, understandable, and informed installation. It covers critical aspects such as:

  • Detailed Disk Configuration: Including guidance for Guided and Manual partitioning with cfdisk examples.
  • Filesystem Selection: Pros, cons, and recommendations for ext4, btrfs, XFS, and F2FS.
  • Bootloader Options: Explanations of GRUB, systemd-boot, rEFInd, and Limine.
  • Profile Selection: Understanding standard and advanced profiles, including how to interact with archinstall's dynamic choices.
  • Kernel Choices: Recommendations for linux (mainline), linux-lts, and linux-zen (especially for modern hardware and gaming).
  • Essential Additional Packages: Guidance on selecting crucial initial software like web browsers and CPU microcode, highlighting archinstall's interactive package search (/ and Tab for multi-selection).

  This guide is regularly updated to reflect the latest archinstall script behavior and best practices for a stable and performant Arch Linux system.

  Go to the Archinstall Guide

• KDE Plasma Configuration: A Comprehensive Setup Guide

  This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for configuring Arch Linux with the KDE Plasma desktop environment. It covers essential aspects of system setup, customization, and optimization, suitable for both new and experienced users. Key areas covered include:

  • Optimizing Pacman: Configuring Pacman for speed and reliability.
  • Bash Autocompletion: Enhancing the command-line experience.
  • AUR Helper (Paru): Installing and utilizing an AUR helper for accessing community packages.
  • Chaotic-AUR: Setting up and understanding the risks of using the Chaotic-AUR repository.
  • GPU Drivers: Installing and verifying the correct graphics drivers.
  • Essential Tools: Installing commonly used utilities.
  • Mirror Optimization: Finding the fastest download mirrors using Reflector.
  • Package Installation: A categorized list of recommended packages for a complete KDE Plasma experience.
  • Flatpak: Installing and configuring Flatpak for universal application support.
  • System Services: Enabling TRIM for SSDs, Bluetooth, and NetworkManager.
  • Firewall (UFW): Setting up and configuring the Uncomplicated Firewall.
  • Dotfiles: Implementing and managing dotfiles for personalized configurations.
  • SDDM Configuration: Customizing the SDDM display manager.
  • Fish Shell: Setting Fish as the default shell.
  • Global Menu: Enabling the optional Global Menu feature.
  • Bootloader Configuration: Optimizing the bootloader for a fast and silent boot.
  • Arch Update Counter: Configuring the Arch Update Notifier applet.
  • Dunst Notifications: Setting up and customizing Dunst for notifications.
  • uBlock Origin: Configuring uBlock Origin with custom filters for enhanced browsing.
  • Steam Optimization: Configuring Steam for optimal gaming performance.
  • Troubleshooting: Guidance for resolving common issues.

  Go to the KDE Plasma Setup Guide

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I hope these guides empower you to enjoy the flexibility and power of Arch Linux!