This video outlines the process of installing Arch Linux from scratch, following the Arch Wiki guide and avoiding the use of the Arch install script. The narrator builds a custom Arch ISO using the “AAG” tool, and then boots it in a virtual machine (VirtualBox). They walk through the setup process, starting with partitioning the disk, creating the EFI and swap partitions, and formatting them. The root partition is then mounted, followed by setting the mirrors and using pacstrap
to install essential packages.
The video covers configuring the system’s locale, time zone, and network settings, and setting up the root password. The narrator explains how to install the bootloader (GRUB) and set up the EFI partition. After rebooting, the system is logged in as root, and various system updates and package installations are performed.
The installation of a graphical environment follows, with the narrator choosing the sddm
display manager and guiding the viewer through the selection of a desktop environment like XFCE4, Mate, or Cinnamon. They emphasize using reliable and working configurations, and mention the importance of checking the Arch Wiki for each step.
The video concludes by showing the installed XFCE4 desktop environment and stressing the flexibility of the Arch system, allowing users to further customize it to their needs.
In this video, the narrator continues from a previous Arch Linux installation, where they used the ArchLinux Application Glade (AAG) to create a custom ISO. The setup provides a minimal XFCE4 environment, which is initially quite bare, with no browser or editor installed. The narrator installs Firefox and other essential software using Pacman, and then moves on to customizing the system.
The ArchLinux Tweak Tool application and Sofirem are introduced to improve the setup, allowing the installation of various configurations, icons, and themes. The narrator installs the Arc theme, Surf icons, and additional fonts to enhance the visual appearance. They also demonstrate how to install wallpapers and change the system cursor, with a focus on small details that can make a big difference in the user experience.
The video emphasizes the flexibility of Arch Linux, encouraging viewers to try different desktop environments or window managers (e.g., Awesome, Chadwm, …) and explore Arch-based systems. The narrator concludes by highlighting the customizable nature of the setup, offering users the freedom to tailor the system to their preferences.