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Arch Linux

Version: Rolling

Requirements

Minimum CPU (Intel)Any x86-64 (64-bit) Intel processor
Minimum CPU (AMD)Any x86-64 (64-bit) AMD processor
Minimum Storage2GB
TPM 2.0Not required
Secure BootNot required
NotesMinimum RAM is about 512 MiB (more is needed to boot the live installer); a base install fits in roughly 2 GiB. Rolling release with no fixed version. 32-bit (i686) support ended in 2017. An internet connection is required during installation. A graphical desktop must be installed manually and will want 2GB+ RAM.

Description

Arch Linux is a lightweight, rolling-release distribution built around simplicity and user control. Rather than a fixed version, it updates continuously, and the system is assembled by the user from the command line during installation. It is aimed at experienced Linux users, and its very low base requirements make it attractive for building a lean system on older hardware.