The author shares their experience switching from Ubuntu 22.04 to Arch Linux and provides a step-by-step guide on installing and configuring Arch Linux. Key topics include creating bootable media, preparing partitions for dual booting, the installation process, setting up essential configurations, and customizing the desktop
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A (pain)less journey into Arch LinuxPre-requisitesPre-installationGetting your boot media readyDual boot preparationCreate partitionsDisable Fast start-upInstallationBooting using Bootable MediaSetting up the Keyboard LayoutUpdate the system clockConnecting to the InternetCreate partitionsFormatting the partitionsMounting the new FilesystemsConfigure mirrorsInstall ArchPost InstallationGenerate fstabLog into the newly installed OSSet a timezoneSet your localeNetwork ConfigurationSet a root passwordCreate a non-root userInstall a microcodeInstall and configure a bootloaderSetting up a desktop environmentInstalling XorgInstall graphics driversInstalling a desktop environmentReboot your SystemCustomization hellChanging the terminalSwitching and customizing the shellGetting my everyday applicationsGetting BluetoothCustomizing the KDE desktop environmentChanging the desktop managerChanging the screenshot utilityChanging fontsGetting emojis to render correctlyGetting screen share to workThe nightmare of the tiling window managerA failed attempt at customizing GRUBFinal Thoughts on Arch4 Comments
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