Arch Linux ARM is a port of Arch Linux for ARM processors.[3][4][5] Its design philosophy is "simplicity and full control to the end user,"[6] and like its parent operating system Arch Linux, aims to be very Unix-like[7]. This goal of simplicity and complete user control, however, can make Arch Linux ARM difficult for Linux beginners[8].
| Arch Linux | |
|---|---|
| Arch Linux ARM logo | |
| Developer | Kevin Mihelich and team[1] |
| OS family | Unix-like |
| Latest release | (Rolling release) |
| Update method | Pacman |
| Package manager | Pacman |
| Supported platforms | ARM architecture |
| License | Free software (GPLv2 )[2] |
| Official website | www |
History and Development
Arch Linux ARM is based off of Arch Linux, a minimalist Linux distribution first released on March 11, 2002.[9] The idea of making a single, official port of Arch Linux for devices with ARM processors was born from members of the Arch Linux PlugApps and ArchMobile development teams,[10] notably Mike Staszel, who went on to found the Arch Linux ARM project.[11] Kevin Mihelich is currently Arch Linux ARM's primary developer.[12] Arch Linux ARM is community developed, with software development and user support provided fully by volunteer effort and donations.[13] Also, unlike other community supported operating systems such as Ubuntu, Arch Linux ARM has a relatively small user base, making user participation in development especially important.[14]
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 computers and OXNAS-based ARMv6 Pogoplugs.
On the higher end, there is support for:
- ARMv7 first generation Cortex-A8 platforms, such as the BeagleBoard or Cubieboard
- ARMv7 second generation Cortex-A9 and Tegra platforms, such as the PandaBoard or TrimSlice[15]
- ARMv7 third generation Cortex-A7 and Cortex-A15 platforms, such as the Cubieboard2, Odroid XU, Samsung Chromebook (series 3) or Samsung Chromebook 2
However, Arch Linux ARM can run on any device that supports ARMv5te, ARMv6h or ARMv7 instruction sets.[16]
For a complete list of officially supported platforms, see archlinuxarm.org's Platforms page. For a list of unofficial, community-supported devices, see archlinuxarm.org's Community-Supported Devices forum.
See also
References
- ^ "Team". archlinuxarm.org. Retrieved 2014-12-11.
- ^ "Team". archlinuxarm.org. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
- ^ "Arch Linux ARM". archlinuxarm.org.
- ^ git repository for arch linux arm
- ^ linux-arm news
- ^ "Arch Linux ARM". Retrieved 2014-12-13.
- ^ "FAQ". archlinuxarm.org. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
- ^ "ARCH LINUX ARM AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD". raspberrypi.org. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
- ^ "History of Arch Linux". wiki.archlinux.org. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
- ^ "Arch Linux BBS [ARM] Arch Linux ARM: A new unified effort from PlugApps & ArchMobile". bbs.archlinux.org. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
- ^ "Team". archlinuxarm.org. Retrieved 2014-12-11.
- ^ "Team". archlinuxarm.org. Retrieved 2014-12-11.
- ^ "Donate". archlinuxarm.org. Retrieved 2014-12-11.
- ^ "Arch compared to other distributions". wiki.archlinux.org. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
- ^ Larabel, Michael (January 13, 2012). "Arch-ing ARM: Running Arch Linux On The NVIDIA Tegra 2". Phoronix. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- ^ Kanasoot, Michael (June 27, 2013). "Supporting the Arch Linux ARM Development Team with Komodo IDE". ActiveState. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
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