Here is a short guide on how to install Arch Linux. You should use a live cd/dvd instead of the minimal ipxe image: I had some considerable problems downloading material with the minimal image – the problems were absent on the bigger image. Backup your important files before you continue. You can get Arch images from here: https://www.archlinux.org/download/ Continue reading
Category Archives: Choosing an operation system
Understanding Debian Sid a.k.a. Debian Unstable
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When people generally hear the word unstable they tend to think of something that is not working and remains far from functional. In Debian the term unstable does not necessarily mean the same as not functional or unsafe and below are some reasons why.
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Comparing Gentoo, Arch, Ubuntu and Debian
The question of choosing a Linux distribution gets asked a lot Here are some views to help the newcomers. Continue reading