10.08.13
The Arch Family Has a New Release, Flexibility the Key
Summary: Arch Linux 2013.10.01 has been released
Arch Linux 2013.10.01 has been released [1] with new software [2] and core changes [3], even derivatives [4] that use lightweight desktop environments like [5-7]. The argument made by Arch proponents is that performance and overall experience improve when one builds and customises one’s own GNU/Linux distribution.
The Arch Wiki says it is a “general purpose GNU/Linux distribution versatile enough to suit any role.” Many people I know are now using Arch for this reason. █
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Arch Linux 2013.10.01 Is Now Available for Download
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Elive has a new house!
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