This Linux Arch-based distribution combines a highly customized, modern Cinnamon desktop with a user-friendly, point-and-click installation process.

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Liya Linux is an Arch-based distribution that challenges the perception that Arch requires command-line expertise. It features a heavily customized Cinnamon desktop that resembles KDE Plasma, a point-and-click installation process, and the Pamac GUI for package management. The distribution includes non-traditional default applications like Brave browser and ONLYOFFICE, uses Btrfs with snapshots, and enables Samba shares by default. Performance and usability rival Linux Mint, making it accessible to general users while maintaining Arch's speed and stability. Among user-friendly Arch distributions, it ranks just behind Manjaro in ease of use.

Liya Linux proves high performance doesn’t require a command line