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{{Infobox OS

| logo = [[File:Logo_of_Arch_Linux_ARMLogo of Arch Linux ARM.png|250px|Arch Linux ARM logo]]

| name = Arch Linux

| developer = Kevin Mihelich and team<ref>{{cite web

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'''Arch Linux ARM''' is a port of [[Arch Linux]] for [[ARM architecture|ARM]] processors.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://archlinuxarm.org | title = Arch Linux ARM | website = archlinuxarm.org}}</ref><ref>[https://github.com/archlinuxarm/PKGBUILDs git repository for arch linux arm]</ref><ref>[http://www.linux-arm.info/index.php/209-arch-linux-on-hp-touchpad-installation-demonstration linux-arm news]</ref> Its design philosophy is "simplicity and full control to the end user,"<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.archlinuxarm.org | accessdate = 2014-12-13 | title = Arch Linux ARM}}</ref> and like its parent operating system Arch Linux, aims to be very Unix-like.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://archlinuxarm.org/support/faq | title = FAQ | accessdate = 2014-12-13 | website = archlinuxarm.org}}</ref>. This goal of minimalism and complete user control, however, can make Arch Linux difficult for Linux beginners as it requires more knowledge of and responsibility for the operating system.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.raspberrypi.org/arch-linux-arm-available-for-download/ | title = ARCH LINUX ARM AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD | website = raspberrypi.org | accessdate = 2014-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://archlinuxarm.org | title = Arch Linux ARM | website = archlinuxarm.org | accessdate = 2014-12-14}}</ref>

==History and Development==

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==Support==

Unlike Arch Linux, which is aimed at [[x86]] CPU's ([[IA-32]] and [[x86-64]]), Arch Linux ARM is aimed at low- and high-end ARM CPUs. On the low end there is support for ARMv5 platforms like [[Plug Computer|plug computers]] and OXNAS-based ARMv6 [[Pogoplug]]s. Arch Linux ARM also supports many [[Singlesingle-board computer|single-board computers]]s such as the [[Raspberry Pi]] and the [[BeagleBoard]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.raspberrypi.org/arch-linux-arm-available-for-download/ | title = ARCH LINUX ARM AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD | website = raspberrypi.org | accessdate = 2014-12-14}}</ref><ref>{{ cite web | url = http://archlinuxarm.org/platforms/armv6/raspberry-pi | title = Raspberry Pi | website = archlinuxarm.org | accessdate = 2014-12-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://archlinuxarm.org/platforms/armv7/ti/beagleboard | title = BeagleBoard | website = archlinuxarm.org | accessdate = 2014-12-14}}</ref>

On the higher end, there is support for:

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==Reception==

Arch Linux ARM has gained popularity as a lightweight Linux distribution and is growing in popularity among [[Single-board computer|single-board computer]] hobbyists.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.linux.com/news/software/applications/780781-6-excellent-lightweight-linux-distros-for-x86-and-arm | title = 6 Excellent Lightweight Linux Distros for x86 and ARM | website = linux.com | accessdate = 2014-12-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.viaspringboard.com/blog/2014/04/21/arm-operating-systems/ | title = A survey of ARM operating systems | website = viaspringboard.com | accessdate = 2014-12-14}}</ref> Arch Linux ARM is also known for having good community support.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/598228-4-fine-linux-arm-distros- | title = 4 Fine Linux ARM Distros | website = linux.com | accessdate = 2014-12-14}}</ref>

== See also ==

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{{Reflist}}

== External linklinks ==

* {{Official website|http://archlinuxarm.org}}