ArchBang

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ArchBang
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ArchBang Linux 2013.07.07
Developer Stan McLaren
Written in {{#property:p277}}
OS family Unix-like
Working state Current
Source model Open source
Latest release (Rolling release) / Installation Live Media 2015.10.08[1]
Marketing target General purpose
Available in English
Update method Pacman
Package manager Pacman
Platforms i686, x86-64
Kernel type Monolithic (Linux)
Userland GNU
Default user interface Openbox
License GNU General Public License
Official website www.archbang.org

ArchBang Linux is a simple lightweight rolling release Linux distribution based on a minimal Arch Linux operating system with the Openbox window manager. ArchBang is especially suitable for high performance on old or low-end hardware with limited resources.[2][3][4] ArchBang's aim is to provide a simple out-of-the-box Arch-based Linux distribution with a pre-configured Openbox desktop suite, adhering to Arch principles.[5][6]

ArchBang has also been recommended as a fast installation method for people who have experience installing Arch Linux but want to avoid the more demanding default installation of Arch Linux when reinstalling it on another PC.[7]

History

Inspired by CrunchBang Linux, ArchBang was originally conceived and founded in a forum thread posted on the CrunchBang Forums[8] by Willensky Aristide (a.k.a. Will X TrEmE). Aristide wanted a rolling release with the Openbox setup that Crunchbang came with. Arch Linux provided the light configurable rolling release system that was needed as a base for the Openbox desktop. With the encouragement and help of many in the CrunchBang community, and the addition of developer Pritam Dasgupta (a.k.a. sHyLoCk), the project began to take form. The goal was to make Arch Linux look like CrunchBang.[9]

As of April 16, 2012, the new project leader is Stan McLaren.[10]

Installation

ArchBang is available as an i686 or x86-64 ISO file for live CD installation or installed on a USB flash drive. The live CD is designed to allow the user to test the operating system prior to installation.[11]

ArchBang comes with a modified Arch Linux graphical installation script for installation and also provides a simple, easy to follow, step-by-step installation guide.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Live media
  2. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  3. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  4. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  5. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  6. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  7. ↑ ArchBang Brings Arch Linux’s Greatest Features to Your PC Without the Stressful Installation
  8. ↑ Crunchbang Forums
  9. ↑ ArchBang thread on CrunchBang
  10. ↑ ArchBang new project leader
  11. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  12. ↑ ArchBang Installation

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