what is Arch-linux ?
@Louvelune It's look very difficult :c
@zey It is definitely NOT for beginners - there are lots of user guides, and the community is very welcoming, but there is a lot of learning, and no real shortcuts ^^°
But if you can put the time & energy into it, it's also very rewarding, you understand how the whole thing is set up, and that means you have better control and can fix up things when they break, too! :)
@zey a linix distro (think flavor/version of linux) that is on the bleeding-edge of linux tech. Most prefer to compile it themselves, allowing them to exclude portions of the OS they'd never need and include ones taht might not typically come with but they'd need.
@acostoss It's look very difficult :c
@zey for someone new to linux, it can be very daunting. There's a lot to learn!
@acostoss i have linux installed on dual boot but i never go on it because i don't know how to things ahah
@zey A linux distribution ( https://www.archlinux.org/ )
@Feufochmar It's look very difficult :c
@zey This distribution is not targetted at begginers. No easy installation tools, and no easy configuration tools. It's more for people who know how to use Linux systems.
@Feufochmar i'll maybe go on Uvbutuntu ?
@zey Ubuntu is easier to install and configure for a beginner. If you want to try Linux, it is better than Archlinux.
Linux Mint (based on Ubuntu) may be a little bit easier and provides different desktops shells than Ubuntu.
Unlike Windows or MacOS, there is no standard desktop shell on Linux. So, there are various Ubuntu-based live/installation media providing different default shell (Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu...).
You may want to try some live environments before installing the one you want on your computer.
@zey Arch Linux is a Linux distribution focused at the more geeky Linux users : https://www.archlinux.org And the Arch Linux wiki is one of the best and extensive Linux wikis around, often even handy for non Arch Linux users : https://wiki.archlinux.org https://social.weho.st/media/09xuZ7n9Zjjw2otKVZg
@yellowfrog It's look very difficult :c
@zey Yes, you need to follow the wiki well if you want to install Arch. Safest maybe is to test drive it in a Virtual Machine first.
@yellowfrog I would like to remove everything on my computer and just install linux but idk how to do
@zey Make backups, and then start the Linux install. During the install you can partition your hard disk. Data will be wipe if you continue with the install. Good luck && have fun ! :relaxed:
@yellowfrog but will it remove windows and all my files ?
@zey Yes, it will remove all of it when installing Arch Linux.
@yellowfrog I think i'll install ubuntu first, idk if i'm ready for arch-linux
@zey Good. Ubuntu Linux is a great choice for newbie Linux users.
@yellowfrog i'll try then, and if i install ubuntu il will erase all files ?
@zey When installing Ubuntu it will most likely offer you a dual boot option to have both Windows and Linux side by side.
@yellowfrog I have already this, and i want to erase all and have just ubuntu
@zey Okay, during the partitioning step you can choose to install only Ubuntu by deleting all partitions first, and then add new partitions.
@yellowfrog i'll try
@zey Maybe this is useful for you : https://askubuntu.com/questions/343268/how-to-use-manual-partitioning-during-installation
@yellowfrog can you help me create a live cd ? because i don't find USB in my home
@yellowfrog no sorry, i have a USB, what should i do now ?
@zey Making usb bootable ? One moment. I'll search for a good howto page.
@yellowfrog Unetbootin is good ?
@zey Linux distribution that's really useful if you want to learn how to micromanage linux
@StudlyAdams It's look very difficult :c
@zey it's a trip for sure. the online directions are actually great. and if you manage you'll get alot of experience
@zey there are also really easy to install subdistros of arch that are as easy to setup as Ubuntu. if you're interested in checking the environment out.
@zey a fun weekend project
@zey A minimalist Linux distribution (where you only ever install what you need, and nothing else... but that means you have to install everything yourself, too. :p)