Arch Linux GUI Zen Edition 2021.12, an experimental edition of Arch Linux GUI based on the Linux Zen kernel, Zsh shell, btrFS, Z standard compression, and Chaotic AUR Repository has been released.
Arch Linux GUI Zen Edition
NOTE: Internet Connection is required to install this edition
The ALG Zen edition differs from the Vanilla editions due to the inclusion of the following core components:
- The Linux Zen Kernel (Increased Responsiveness)
- Zsh as default shell
- btrFS as default File System (Automatic Partition Subvolumes: /, /home, /var/cache, /var/log)
- Z standard compression for ISO image (Lightning fast installation)
- Chaotic AUR Repository (Install AUR packages from terminal)
Features
- KDE Plasma 5 on LiveCD (25th Anniversary Edition)
- Install Stock Desktop of Choice (with option for i3WM as well)
- Install Applications of Choice (Browser, Multimedia, Developement, etc)
- Network info copied over to future system (auth after reboot)
- Network Managed for Xfce, MATE, LxQt (applet)
- NVIDIA Driver Support
- Multilib Enabled
- PAMAC Software Center
- SDDM default with Arch Linux Wallpaper
- Tap-to-touch
Arch Linux GUI
Download archlinux-gui-zen-2021.12-x86_64.iso