Tuesday, March 1, 2011

ArchBang Linux

So I know I've been going on and on about all these different Linux distributions I want to try. I do this over and over again. Currently I have an installation of Linux Mint 10, but as much as I love it, I want something new. I want to explore. Enter ArchBang Linux. The lovechild of Arch Linux and CrunchBang Linux, it has a beautiful, simplistic, lightweight OpenBox interface, with all the stability and security of Arch. Fairly new in its production, I'm a bit hesitant to venture into this OS, but then again, I've formatted my HD dozens of times because of failed ventures. So why not throw caution to the wind again, eh?

Note: I do recommend previously discussed operating systems. For anyone wishing to venture into Linux for their first time, Ubuntu or Linux Mint are definitely your best shot. If you have a bit of experience, and want to move into something cool like penetration testing, go for BackTrack or GnackTrack. They're both really great pentesting distributions, with basic, stable environments. Great for beginners. However Arch Linux is not so user friendly. The Installation UI doesn't do everything for you. There is a considerable amount of blood, sweat, and tears to be put into an Arch Linux or ArchBang Linux installation (both use the same installation UI). At nearly six years of experience with Linux, I still find Arch intimidating. I have yet to install it, or any Arch derivatives. DO NOT INSTALL ARCH OR ARCHBANG IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER. You could encounter serious issues and have to reformat your HD, resulting in a lot of time and effort wasted.

12 comments:

  1. I've been looking for a good version of linux. Can you recommend a good version for beginners since this one is advanced.

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  2. I still need to dual boot my laptop. I wish I had time to do it between school and work.

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  3. In response to both of you, Ubuntu or Linux Mint are the way to go. The graphical installers give you a VERY quick and easy way to set up a full Linux system or a dual boot. A typical installation of either (in my experience), takes about half an hour at the very most, and requires minimal effort. You just enter some info, click install, and step away for a while to do some work or grab a cup of coffee. Easy stuff. :)

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  4. Linux mint is brilliant; Linux mint looks great

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  5. Linux ftw! Followed!
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  6. Yes, Linux mint... speaking of linux time to setup dual boot again.

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  7. This makes me want to get back into learning linux. Everytime I start I just want to use windows, but maybe this time will be different

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  8. I should test this one out when I have a decent system that isnt ghetto rigged together

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  9. The beautiful thing about Linux is that it was designed to run on low spec systems.

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  10. I remember installing Gentoo which took hours and hours but damn did I have a fast computer with every program compiled and optimized for my machine specifically lol.

    Gentoo is awesome, but Mint is also very nice.

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