Arch Linux (or Arch, pronounced /ˈɑrtʃ/ ]) is a Linux distribution intended to be lightweight and simple. The design approach of the development team focuses on
simplicity, elegance, code correctness and minimalism. “Simplicity”, according to Arch, is defined as “…without unnecessary additions, modifications, or complications..” and is defined from a developer standpoint, rather than a user standpoint.
Inspired by CRUX, another minimalist distribution, Judd Vinet started Arch Linux in March 2002. Vinet led the project until 1 October 2007, when he stepped down due to lack of time, transferring control of the project to Aaron Griffin.
First Step is to Download the Iso image from Arch Mirrors http://www.archlinux.org/download/
Start The Install
First boot from the CD (Local or via Virtualbox/Vmware or else ..)
login to the console with root and start the install with :
#/arch/setup
now you you have to follow the main menu one by one
Select the source installation via (CDRom or Network)
Set the clock
Prepare the Disks
For 1 disk of 20 GB. make 200mb for boot and 2500 MB for swap, 15GB for root partition /, and the r est for the home , and select the file System you want
Select the packages you want to install : default OK)
Select the Editor you want (nano vi joe)
Install the grub on /dev/hda (ENTER)
Set the root password the config system
back the Main Menu and reboot
Login with the new root password
More info can be found in Arch wiki install guide
Attention: you have no X manager installed and you have to add it manually . In the next article, will show you how to install Gnome and Kde in your Arch Linux
