Arch Nemesis

jacob | 05 September, 2009 08:29

I recently had that feeling, the "distro-hopping" inkling that you get when you're too comfortable with familiarity and everything working. After a session in the #linuxoutlaws, I decided that I was going to install Arch Linux on my Dell Mini 9.

So, if you're in the Linux Outlaws channel, stay away from grnmtn. He's nothing but trouble. ;)

I kid, I kid. So I've been working on getting Arch running on my netbook, and I have a couple tips so far:

Install "base-devel" too. It just makes things easier.
Arch Wiki it is your friend. I'm still looking for the meaning of life page, but I'm pretty sure it's in there somewhere.
Use a wired network connection, or use a wireless card with free drivers. I had a heck of a time getting my wireless going.
#linuxoutlaws is a great help. I've heard that #archlinux is good as well, but haven't been there myself.

I'm going to try getting X and a window manager up and running this weekend; I'll post an update when I get a bit further. I think I'll wait before I pass judgement on Arch, until I've had some further experience with it.