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Linux Distribution: Arch
Url: http://www.archlinux.org
Arch Linux is an i686-optimized linux distribution targeted at competent linux Arch Linux is a general purpose linux distribution that can be molded to do just about anything. It is fast, lightweight, flexible, and most of the parts under the hood are qui |
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| Linux Release Details: |
| Arch Linux 0.8 has been out. |
| It's done - final 0.8 Voodoo ISOs for i686 and x86_64 are ready. Changelog: dropped install floppy support; switched from BusyBox to Archboot usage; updated packages (including Linux 2.6.20.4); installation on PATA and IDE possible (PATA is default now); USB devices should now work; usage of hwdetect and udev auto-detection during boot; added Memtest86+ to ISO; Pacman is included to allow installation of any other needed package in install environment; added Arch network support, including SSH, Telnet and Portmap services; added VPN support; added GRUB and LILO to install environment.... |
About Arch Linux 0.8
Arch Linux is an independently developed, i686-optimised Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses 'pacman', its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking. Operating on a rolling release system, Arch can be installed from a CD image or via an FTP server. The default install provides a solid base that enables users to create a custom installation. In addition, the Arch Build System (ABS) provides a way to easily build new packages, modify the configuration of stock packages, and share these packages with other users via the Arch Linux User Repository.
Improvement
Changelog of ISO (compared to 0.7.2 install iso):
1. to boot the ISO 96 MB RAM are recommended, it breaks somewhere between 80-90 MB RAM. (calculated like this: kernel image + initrd size + decompressed initrd)
2. dropped install floppy support
3. switched from busybox to archboot usage
4. Updated packages (including linux 2.6.20.4)
5. Full mkinitcpio support
6. Installation on PATA and IDE possible (PATA is default now)ide-legacy option included for old IDE subsystem
7. All parameters initcpio understands, new ISO does understand
8. Usb devices (keyboards/cd/dvd) should now work as they should
9. Usage of hwdetect/udev autodetection during boot
10.added memtest86+ to iso
11.added installation support on cciss devices
For Download
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