ABOUT ArchEX (Arch Linux Live), 64bit, BUILD 250507, 250504 and 241127 with KDE Plasma 6.3.4-1, LXQt 2.2 respectively MATE 1.28.2-2
ABOUT ArchEX BUILD 250507 with KDE Plasma 6.3.4-1, Calamares Installer 3.3.15 and kernel 6.14.4-arch1-2
I've finally managed to install Calamares Installer (https://calamares.io/) from source in ArchEX. So now you can install and run ArchEX in your preferred language. After the installation all program will be in your chosen language.
NOTE1: It can still be difficult to configure a WiFi connection. To be able to use a WiFi connection you may have to unload and load the correct kernel module.
For example athk10_pci, iwlwifi or wl. Example commands:
$ sudo modprobe -r ath10k_pci
$ sudo modprobe ath10k_pci
Check which kernel module to load with the command: lspci
Also watch this screenshot: https://archex.exton.se/kde-250507/archex-kde-wifi-conn-250507.jpg
The WiFi problem is gone after a hard drive installation. I.e. you will automatically be connected.
NOTE2: ArchEX version 250507 replaces version 241124, 240509 and 240106.
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ABOUT ArchEX BUILD 250504 with LXQt 2.2, Calamares Installer 3.3.15 and kernel 6.14.4-arch1-2
I've made a new extra version of ArchEX with the LXQt 2.2 Desktop Environment. LXQt 2.2 was released 250417. "LXQt is a lightweight Qt desktop environment. It will not get in your way. It will not hang or slow down your system. It is focused on being a classic desktop with a modern look and feel". I've also managed to install Calamares Installer (https://calamares.io/) from source in ArchEX LXQt. It means that you can install ArchEX LXQt in any language. Everything will then be in your chosen language when the installation has completed.
Study all installed packages in ArchEX LXQt: https://archex.exton.se/lxqt-250504/archex-lxqt-installed-packages-250504.txt
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ABOUT ArchEX BUILD 241127 with MATE 1.28.2-2, Calamares Installer 3.3.12 and kernel 6.12.1-arch-1
I've finally managed to install Calamares Installer (https://calamares.io/) from source also in ArchEX MATE. So this ArchEX version replaces version 241117, which didn't have Calamares installed. You could nevertheless install ArchEX manually to hard drive using my instructions at https://archex.exton.se/MANUAL-INSTALLATION-OF-ArchEX.txt
Now you can use Calamares Installer (https://calamares.io/) for hard drive installations. It means that you can install ArchEX MATE in any language. Everything will then be in your chosen language when the installation has completed.
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ABOUT ArchEX BUILD 241117 :: It was replaced by BUILD 241127 with Calamares Installer
I've made a new extra version of ArchEX with the MATE Desktop environment. This ArchEX version replaces version 240101, which had Pantheon as DE. At the moment (241117) Pantheon doesn't work in Arch Linux. After a full system upgrade the Pantheon menu is gone and you can't get it back.
ABOUT MATE: "The MATE Desktop Environment is the continuation of GNOME 2. It provides an intuitive and attractive desktop environment using traditional metaphors for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. MATE is under active development to add support for new technologies while preserving a traditional desktop experience".
IMPORTANT NOTE: ArchEX with MATE works very well when running live on my six computers. Calamares Installer is not installed in Build 241117. You can nevertheless install ArchEX Build 241117 to hard drive if you follow my instructions: https://archex.exton.se/MANUAL-INSTALLATION-OF-ArchEX.txt
It is quite simple. Basically only ONE command is needed.
Study all installed packages in Build 241117: https://archex.exton.se/mate-241117/archex-mate-installed-packages-240117.txt
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ABOUT PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF ArchEX with the Deepin DE
ArchEX Build 230812 and 220905 had Deepin 23/20.8 installed. Deepin works alright in those builds, but after a full system upgrade Deepin has some serious bugs. I have therefore removed those versions from the server. It seems to me that Deepin doesn't work in Arch Linux at the moment - 241128. I will probably try to install Deepin again later on. It is a very nice DE.
VIRTUALBOX
VirtualBox Guest Additions are pre-installed in all ArchEX builds so you can run the system in full screen directly from the ISO file. Watch this screenshot: https://archex.exton.se/kde-250507/archex-kde-vbox-fullscreen-250507.jpg
NEWS ABOUT Calamares Installer
Now you can use Calamares to install ArchEX in any language in all ArchEX builds. No need to "chroot" and install Grub. Everything just works!
WHAT IS ArchEX?
ArchEX 64bit is a new (250507/250504/241127) Linux live System based on Arch Linux. Arch motto is KISS ("Keep It Simple Stupid"). LXQt (in Build 250504) is "a lightweight Qt desktop environment. It will not get in your way. It will not hang or slow down your system. It is focused on being a classic desktop with a modern look and feel". KDE Plasma (in Build 250507) is "made to stay out of the way as it helps you get things done. But under its light and intuitive surface, it’s a powerhouse. So you’re free to choose ways of usage right as you need them and when you need them". About the MATE DE: "The MATE Desktop Environment is the continuation of GNOME 2. It provides an intuitive and attractive desktop environment using traditional metaphors for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. MATE is under active development to add support for new technologies while preserving a traditional desktop experience.".
MORE NEWS RE. BUILD 250507, 250504 and 241127
ArchEX Installer Calamares gives you control over the installation process. The latest Calamares version (3.3.15/3.3.13) is installed (by me) from source in all ArchEX builds. You can for example choose locale/language during the installation. I have also added GParted so you can create your partitions in advance. Watch this slideshow showing every install step when Calamares is running: https://archex.exton.se/calamares-slideshow-new.gif
INSTALLED SOFTWARE
Among many other programs, Firefox, Gimp, GCC, NetworkManager and GParted. In all versions I've added Yay "Yet Another Yogurt - An AUR Helper Written in Go".
BOOT UP the 250507/250504/241127 live System and LOGIN from SLiM to LXQt 2.2, from LightDM to MATE respectively from SDDM to KDE Plasma 6.3.4-1. When the boot process is ready you will end up at SLiM's/LightDM's/SDDM's login screen. Login as user user with password live to any of the above mentioned Desktops. You can also log in as root ("other") from SLiM (in the LXQt version and from LightDM (in the MATE version). The password for root is root.
NOTE: When logged in as root you won't normally have sound. (PulseAudio can't run as root). In version 250504 sound works also when logged in as root.
IMPORTANT: About how to INCREASE COWSPACE (Copy on Write) while running ArchEX LIVE (from a DVD or USB stick)
If you want to install a program or upgrade the whole ArchEX system while running ArchEX LIVE you may get an error message saying that the system is "out of space". Then run the following command:
sudo mount -o remount,size=2G /run/archiso/cowspace
You can set the size to 3G, 4G or even higher if you have plenty of RAM, but 2G is normally enough. You can check how much of the cowspace you have left with the command df. Watch this screenshot: https://archex.exton.se/archex-cowspace.jpg
NOTE: This is not necessary as regards ArchEX Build 250507/250504/241127. I have increased the cowspace with 4GB in advance.
INSTALLATION to hard drive
ArchEX can be easily installed to the hard drive of those who so desire. Use ArchEX Installer (Calamares). I.e. while running the live DVD/USB. Start Calamares from the LXQt, MATE or KDE Plasma menu >> System Tools >> ArchEX Installer. READ MORE: https://archex.exton.se/
INSTALL ArchEX to a USB Pen Drive with PERSISTENCE
Please read my INSTRUCTION: https://archex.exton.se/install-usb/
All your system changes will be saved directly on the stick.
LANGUAGE Support
The default locale/language is English. While installing ArchEX to hard disk (using Calamares), you can change the default locale to Swedish or any other language.
WHO should run Arch Linux?
My answer: The system fits the "advanced" Linux user/enthusiast, who would be willing to run an occasional command from time to time. And remember: KISS.
BENEFITS of ArchEX/Arch Linux
"Cutting Edge"-software and speed. You will for example always run the latest kernel if you upgrade ArchEX/Arch (for example) every month.
YouTube VIDEO
Ike Santos (https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ike.Santos) has made a YouTube video about ArchEX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPlHLEr6Ld0&feature=youtu.be
In the video you will get a detailed description about how to install ArchEX in VirtualBox using Calamares Installer.
READ MORE
https://archex.exton.se
READ ABOUT MY OTHER BUILDS WITH ANDROID
https://andex.exton.net - Run Android on PC's
- latest is AndEX 11 (Android 11)
https://raspex.exton.se - Android for Raspberry Pi
- latest is RaspAnd 15 (Android 15)
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