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EndeavourOS: Arch Linux Made Easy for Everyone
If you don't want to go through the complex installation process of Arch Linux, consider
installing EndeavourOS, a user-friendly derivative of Arch.
EndeavourOS is quickly becoming one of the most popular Arch-based Linux distributions
available.
It gives users the speed, power, and high level of choice that makes Arch Linux stand
out without the somewhat difficult and often frustrating manual setup process.
The sleek presentation and intuitive graphical interface make it easy for anyone to install
EndeavourOS, one of the most advanced bleeding-edge Linux operating systems.
What Is EndeavourOS?
EndeavourOS is aimed at intermediate and advanced Linux users.
The graphical installer simplifies the initial setup, but the installer will still give you
a long list of choices when it comes to what exactly gets installed on your system.
A side benefit of the GUI installer is that many options are laid out for you, whereas
if you were installing Arch through a terminal environment, you might not even be aware of
most of the software choices that are available to you.
While this makes EndeavourOS a great system for users who want absolute control over their
system, it also opens the door to possible problems and even system crashes caused by
conflicting packages and programs.
With more choices comes more responsibility.
What attracts most users is the same thing that attracts many users to Arch, total control
over the finest details of their operating system.
EndeavourOS makes the installation process easier for the average user but adheres tightly
to the Arch Linux principle that your system should have only the software you choose to
install, nothing more and nothing less.
Like Arch, EndeavourOS follows a rolling release model.
There is no fixed release schedule for major versions.
Instead, as you run regular updates, all system packages are constantly updated to the latest
version.
With this type of release model, you’ll never have to stop and run a full “system
upgrade” to keep up with the latest version of the operating system.
Where to Get EndeavourOS As you may have guessed, you can find download
links to the latest ISO images on the official EndeavourOS website.
There are several mirrors with direct downloads as well as torrent options.
There are 13 different flavors of EndeavourOS available.
Each comes pre-configured with its own desktop environment and some basic software.
You’ll find all of the most popular Linux desktops and more, including:
GNOME KDE Plasma
Cinnamon XFCE
MATE i3wm
Sway Budgie
In short, you can run just about any available desktop on EndeavourOS.
In the spirit of keeping things as simple as possible, however, you’ll find only one
ISO image to download no matter which desktop you want.
To start, download the ISO of your choice, create a live USB, and reboot your computer
from the EndeavourOS installation media.
EndeavourOS: Post-Installation The base system that you are left with after
installation will vary somewhat depending on the desktop and any extra software you
chose as the beginning of the install process.
In most cases, you’ll end up with what is generally considered to be a “minimal install.”
You’ll have your desktop environment, some basic apps like a text editor, calculator,
web browser, some audio/video apps, etc.
To begin filling in the gaps, you can take your pick from thousands of packages available
in the Arch User Repository, commonly referred to as the AUR.
The AUR is what makes Arch-based Linux distributions really special.
You’ll find everything you’re looking for and so much more.
From professional-grade software to user-generated gems and so many things that you never knew
you wanted, it’s all here.
Enjoy Your Arch-Based EndeavourOS System With the installation complete, your journey
has just begun.
From this moment forward, you have complete control over your computer and user environment.
You can create and alter functionality any way you see fit.
There are countless destinations, and even more ways to reach them.
Where will your EndeavourOS take you?
You can start by customizing your desktop and personalizing it to make it yours.
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