Arch Reviews & Product Details

I like that with Arch, you can choose the specific cases you need when installing, so you don't have to install boilerplate applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I need more networking-based software and not more network base packages, so I can test applications more accurately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love the support and I love that it's extremely flexible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The setup and how easy it is to break things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the biggest advantage is the Arch User Repository Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For some the disadvantage, is that it does require a more knowledge of how Linux works (learning curve). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arch allows you to always have the latest versions of packages, and is always very minimal with how you do things, never making you take unnecessary steps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It isn't always user-friendly, make sure you know a bit about Linux before using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arch is really good option for those who like to customize. The package management is really great. Its a really stable OS for advanced linux users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It could be very complicated for new linux users. Since its a rolling release, there is always a chance for it to break. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Unlike some other distributions that come pre-packaged with a plethora of software and utilities, Arch follows a minimalist approach, allowing users to build their system from the ground up. The Arch installation process, although text-based, is straightforward and provides users with full control over every aspect of their system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not applicable, I havent found anything which could be disliked. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arch requires is a rolling release -- no "major upgrades" ever!

It's very stable and that's why I stick with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The forums are not always friendly.

There are sometimes bugs and once in a while, they are show-stoppers as well. Usually it's not too hard to get back up however. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arch Linux is customizable to next instinct. It is one of the most underrated Linux, which every beginner and expert should use to learn Linux efficiently and through the base. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Learning arch is a do-it-yourself approach, making a steeper learning curve but worth it.

It is the potential to break for new users. The community is not huge to get support while breaking down. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am an advanced Linux user, and Arch is perfect for me. It is my daily driver and I use it everyday. The best thing about it is modularity and freedom. I am a huge security and privacy enthusiast, and arch is the best distro for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It keeps breaking without me doing anything. Sometimes I install dependencies using the AUR helper and that breaks pacman's dependancies. Causing havoc. It would've been better if arch improves that, otheriwse it's perfect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A cool brand of Linux for more advanced users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The lack of driver development compare to other popular distros Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.