Jump to content

ArchBang: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Chai-alice (talk | contribs)
444 edits
No edit summary
Rescuing 3 sources and tagging 0 as dead. #IABot (v1.2.5)
Line 27: Line 27:


==History==
==History==
Inspired by [[CrunchBang Linux]], ArchBang was originally conceived and founded in a forum thread posted on the CrunchBang Forums<ref>[http://crunchbanglinux.org/forums/post/50551/#p50551/ Crunchbang Forums]</ref> 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.<ref>[http://crunchbanglinux.org/forums/post/50888/#p50888/ ArchBang thread on CrunchBang]</ref>
Inspired by [[CrunchBang Linux]], ArchBang was originally conceived and founded in a forum thread posted on the CrunchBang Forums<ref>[http://crunchbanglinux.org/forums/post/50551/#p50551/ Crunchbang Forums] {{wayback|url=http://crunchbanglinux.org/forums/post/50551/#p50551/ |date=20120401090827 }}</ref> 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.<ref>[http://crunchbanglinux.org/forums/post/50888/#p50888/ ArchBang thread on CrunchBang] {{wayback|url=http://crunchbanglinux.org/forums/post/50888/#p50888/ |date=20120401090833 }}</ref>


As of April 16, 2012, the new project leader is Stan McLaren.<ref>[http://archbang.org/news/new-project-leader ArchBang new project leader]</ref>
As of April 16, 2012, the new project leader is Stan McLaren.<ref>[http://archbang.org/news/new-project-leader ArchBang new project leader] {{wayback|url=http://archbang.org/news/new-project-leader |date=20120425035306 }}</ref>


==Installation==
==Installation==

Revision as of 04:12, 17 October 2016

ArchBang
ArchBang Linux 2013.07.07
DeveloperStan McLaren
OS familyUnix-like
Working stateCurrent
Source modelOpen source
Latest release(Rolling release) / Installation Live Media 2015.10.08[1]
Marketing targetGeneral purpose
Available inEnglish
Update methodPacman
Package managerPacman
Platformsi686, x86-64
Kernel typeMonolithic (Linux)
UserlandGNU
Default
user interface		Openbox
LicenseGNU General Public License
Official websitewww.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. ^ Justin Pot. "ArchBang Is Lightweight & Always Up To Date". MakeUseOf. Retrieved 2011-06-10.
  3. ^ Lucian Parfeni. "ArchBang 2011.09 Includes the Linux 3.0.4-1 Kernel". Softpedia. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
  4. ^ Marius Nestor. "ArchBang Linux 2011.11 Is Now Available". Softpedia. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
  5. ^ "The Arch Way".
  6. ^ "Arch Linux Wiki entry for ArchBang".
  7. ^ ArchBang Brings Arch Linux’s Greatest Features to Your PC Without the Stressful Installation
  8. ^ Crunchbang Forums Template:Wayback
  9. ^ ArchBang thread on CrunchBang Template:Wayback
  10. ^ ArchBang new project leader Template:Wayback
  11. ^ Chris von Eitzen. "ArchBang Linux 2011.01 brings new look". The H-Online. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
  12. ^ ArchBang Installation
Stub icon

This Linux-distribution-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=ArchBang&oldid=744739981"