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ABOUT RaspArch: Run Arch Linux on your Raspberry Pi 5 or Raspberry Pi 4 NEW 241218 ABOUT RaspArch I've made a new version of RaspArch. The best RaspArch (ARM - aarch64) version ever. Everything just works! This version (241218) can only run on a Raspberry Pi 5. I have therefore kept RaspArch version 240302 (see below) on the server. I.e. since that version also can be used on a Raspberry Pi 4. The Desktop Environment is LXQt 2.1 in the new version. You can log in to LXQt from SLiM as the normal user archpi or as root. Study all installed packages: https://raspex.exton.se/rasparch/rasparch-installed-packages-241218.txt READ MORE below... (Build 241218 and 240302 work in the same way). NEWS 240302 RaspArch is a “ready-to-go” ARM (aarch64) system. It can only run on a Raspberry Pi 5 or Pi 4 computer. The previous version was from 230908 (32 bit). All included packages have been updated to the latest version as of 240302. The Desktop Environment is LXQt 1.4. You can log in to LXQt from SLiM as the normal user archpi or as root. READ ABOUT the new Raspberry Pi 5 with 8 or 4 GB RAM ::: https://uk.pcmag.com/desktop-pcs/149548/raspberry-pi-5 RASPBERRY Pi 5 and 4 RaspArch is made especially for the new Raspberry Pi 5 released October 23, 2023 (4GB and 8GB), but version 240302 can also be used on a Raspberry Pi 4. NOTE: A Raspberry Pi 5 is about twice as fast as the Raspberry Pi 4. MORE NEWS 241218/240302 This version can be installed in Windows using Rufus, Win32 Disk Imager or Etcher. Using Rufus has one disadvantage though. Only about 4GB can be used as data storage no matter which card you use. The system is of 5,8GB and the system partition of 8GB. If you use a card of 32GB about 26GB will be unused. A few years ago a member on raspex.exton.se wrote about how to get rid of the 2GB limit after Rufus (or Win32 Disk Imager) has been used: - write the image with Rufus, Win32 Disk Image or Etcher - start up Ubuntu (or another Linux system) - start GParted - resize the DATA partition - done! READ MORE about it at https://raspex.exton.se/rasparch-rpi5-build-240302-run-arch-linux-with-the-lxqt-de-on-your-new-raspberry-pi-5-computer-install-using-rufus-or-etcher-in-windows/ MORE ABOUT RaspArch When you have installed RaspArch to your Micro SD Card you can use the system like any other Arch Linux (aarch64) system. I.e. install new programs etc. Arch motto is KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid). KERNELS In Build 241218: 6.6.66-exton-v8-16k+ for Rpi 5 In Build 240302: 6.1.77-exton-v8-16k+ for Rpi 5 In Build 230302: 6.1.0-rpi8-rpi-v8 for Rpi 4 LOGIN FROM SLiM (both versions) After the boot process is ready you will end up at SLiM's login page. Log in as the ordinary user archpi with password raspberry or as root with password root. While logged in as archpi you can use Sudo to become root. Example command: "sudo su". WHO SHOULD RUN Arch Linux/RaspArch? My answer: The system fits the "advanced" Linux user/enthusiast, who would be willing to run an occasional command from time to time. BENEFITS of Arch Linux/RaspArch Cutting Edge-software and speed. A member on raspex.exton.se recently wrote this about RaspArch: "I've used Slackware, Debian, Gentoo, Ubuntu & Arch. I prefer Arch. Ubuntu is easier to install, Arch is easier to keep up to date. You do not go through big, painful, changes every year instead you just update, once in a while, make changes if instructed. Arch has most of the benefits of Gentoo without the pain of recompiling everything. When you do need to build a package in Arch its painless especially if you use one of the tools that support Aur (I like Yay). Arch avoids the politics of Debian and Ubuntu and delivers a great Linux distribution. RaspArch now brings these advantages to the Raspberry Pi 4". I.e. this was before Raspberry Pi 5 was released... PERFORMANCE Everything works! The System is responsive and quite fast, especially if you use a Rpi 5 computer to run it. UNIQUE There is no other (good) Arch Linux System for Raspberry Pi 5 (as far as I know). Not for downloading anyhow. SCREENSHOT of RaspArch's LXQt Desktop 241218: https://raspex.exton.se/rasparch/rasparch-root-desktop-241218.jpg SCREENSHOT of RaspArch's LXQt Desktop 240302: https://raspex.exton.se/rasparch-240302/rasparch-uname-240302.jpg READ ABOUT MY OTHER BUILDS WITH ANDROID https://andex.exton.net - Run Android on PC's https://raspex.exton.se - Android for Raspberry Pi READ MORE ABOUT RaspArch: https://raspex.exton.se 241218 /exton