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I customized an Arch-based distro my way in under 5 minutes – and it’s glorious

I customized an Arch-based distro my way in under 5 minutes – and it’s glorious

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Screenshot by JackWallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Prism Linux is an Arch-based distribution with plenty to offer. You can choose between different desktop environments/window managers. The Prism Linux installer is one of the best I’ve ever used. If you’ve followed me long enough, you’ll know that I’ve tried several Arch-based Linux distributions to find the holy grail of installers. I believe I’ve found it in Prism Linux. Also: How to install Arch Linux without losing your mind This Arch-based Linux distribution claims to be the “a high-performance system built for stability.” What the developers should be calling it is “The Arch-based distribution with a killer installer and everything you need in a desktop OS.” You think I’m kidding? Try the Prism installer and see what you think. As soon as the installer began, I knew something special was on its way. Arch-based distro made easy The Prism Linux installer makes installing this Arch-based distribution so easy that anyone, regardless of experience, can install Linux. During installation, …

EndeavorOS Titan is one of the most unique Arch-based Linux distros I’ve tried – here’s why

EndeavorOS Titan is one of the most unique Arch-based Linux distros I’ve tried – here’s why

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Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways EndeavorOS Titan adds some extra polish to the distro. This Arch-based distribution is easy to use and fast. Titan includes a command-line tool for managing GPU drivers. I’ve been following EndeavorOS for a while now. You can read my reviews of Gemini and Ganymede to confirm that I’ve found this distribution to be a true gem.  Based on Arch Linux, EndeavorOS is a rolling release distro with some particular features that make it stand out among other similar distributions based on Arch. Before I get into those features, let’s talk about what’s new with Titan. Also: Ready for a Linux laptop? I found one that competes with my MacBook Pro First, you get new versions of important apps, such as Calamares 26.03.1.3-1, Firefox 148.0-1, Linux kernel 6.19.arch1-1, Mesa 1:26.0.1-2, Xorg-server 21.1.21-1, and Nvidia-utils 590.48.01-4. Take note that the inclusion of Xorg means EndeavorOS has yet to make the switch to Wayland. On top of those refreshed apps, you get a streamlined installation process …

EndeavorOS Titan is one of the most unique Arch-based Linux distros I’ve tried – here’s why

EndeavorOS Titan stands out among Arch-based Linux distros – here’s why

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Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways EndeavorOS Titan adds some extra polish to the distro. This Arch-based distribution is easy to use and fast. Titan includes a command-line tool for managing GPU drivers. I’ve been following EndeavorOS for a while now. You can read my reviews of Gemini and Ganymede to confirm that I’ve found this distribution to be a true gem.  Based on Arch Linux, EndeavorOS is a rolling release distro with some particular features that make it stand out among other similar distributions based on Arch. Before I get into those features, let’s talk about what’s new with Titan. Also: Ready for a Linux laptop? I found one that competes with my MacBook Pro First, you get new versions of important apps, such as Calamares 26.03.1.3-1, Firefox 148.0-1, Linux kernel 6.19.arch1-1, Mesa 1:26.0.1-2, Xorg-server 21.1.21-1, and Nvidia-utils 590.48.01-4. Take note that the inclusion of Xorg means EndeavorOS has yet to make the switch to Wayland. On top of those refreshed apps, you get a streamlined installation process …