Arch Linux Environment set-up How-To

by Ike Devolder

Get started with Arch Linux as a blank canvas and build the simple and elegant environment you want Overview In Detail Over the years there have been many Linux distributions out there, some are trying to do everything for you, others don't. Arch Linux tries to be easy and user-friendly for developers and enthusiasts who are willing to customize their system to the maximum. "Arch Linux Environment Setup How-to" will give you the step-up into the Arch Linux world. It will guide you through the different ways of installation and how to use the Arch Linux specific software. This book only aims to get you on your way; the true experience is completely up to you. You will be guided through the installation process so that basic configuration of an Arch Linux system will become second nature. Installing and removing packages from the system will become clear as water and even shiny new technology, like system, is made simple to understand. When you have a DIY mentality and like to customize your system, this book is the perfect launch towards a great Arch Linux experience. This book encourages you to dig deeper into the fascinating world of Linux. What you will learn from this book Approach Each task expresses a specific task for setting up an Arch Linux environment. The recipe as a solution is a carefully organized set of instructions to perform the task as efficiently as possible and a discussion on how to apply the solution in different situations. Who this book is written for "Arch Linux Environment Setup" How to is for people wanting to dig deep into a Linux system. By the end of the book you will have basic knowledge how a Linux system is built up, how it boots and a general idea of how it is working. The book also assumes you already know what partitioning is and if you need dual booting you already have some experience with that. For people only trying out Arch Linux the author would suggest following this guide inside a virtual machine.

68 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2012

Reviews

[ZINEB SKARABI · Rating 4 out of 5]

GOOD FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SETUP ARCH LINUX IN THEIR MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME.

[Alexandre Filgueira · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book from http://www.packtpub.com/arch-linux-en..., written by one of Arch Linux Trusted Users.
The topics are well organized, and it is very easy to follow the instructions, and you have pictures even to guide you through this process.

Starting from the very basics, it is good how easily Arch Linux can be still be installed without using the old CLI Installer. Following the steps from generating your fstab to configure your X server with your graphic card drive and your Desktop Environment.

Everything is correct generally, but being Arch Linux a pure rolling release, as the author explains, Arch Linux evolves quicker than other, so there are some things in the book that are no longer officially suported, like the initscript boot.

[Pavel Karateev · Rating 3 out of 5]

I realy don't understand for what purpose this book can be used for. Do you need a simple installation 1,2,3-guide? Here we have an official wiki. Do you need a detailed how-to manual for instalation and basic set-up? Well, same answer - arch wiki. The book is rather short and poorly detailed. If you're a confident linux user it does not have any information you can be looking for, if you are a newbie and want to start your linux-way with arch - you probably will fail to perform even an instalation due to Devolder's instructions.

[zygimantus · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very short book about Arch Linux Setup, nothing new in comparison to official Arch Linux wiki.