The Official Hello Everyone Thread

SametSisartenep · 2015-07-19 23:38:48

Hi. I just, well, I think ArchLinux is the best distro I've used so far, so I'm glad to be part of the community. Thanks for creating such an awesome system!

arcdic · 2015-07-20 20:47:02

Hey Archers,

I installed Arch last weekend on my new Lenovo. I like to think in the Arch Way and to learn, how my OS works. At the moment I'm learning a lot about Archlinux and the community of it. I'm looking forward to become comfortable with it and maybe sometimes I can contribute my share to it. I think it will be a great time - so maybe see you next time in a real post.

Kind regards

arcdic

nekrilia · 2015-07-21 05:23:37

Hi Arch Forums! I just started using Arch, having previously limited myself to Ubuntu. I'm excited to be a part of this community and compute the Arch Way. First and foremost, I'm learning to use rsync to create a bootable backup solution. Seeing as how I have this nicely configured and functional work environment, I would hate to have to manually recreate it. Let me know if you have any experience using rsync to do this task.

Besides just being interested in everything about Arch and Linux in general, I am particulary interested in learning about kernel and driver development. I'm working my way through Linux System Programming, Linux Device Drivers, and Head First C to accelerate the process.

To completely rid myself of the need for a bare metal Windows installation I will also soon be configuring KVM with VGA passthrough. I've tried this before on Ubuntu with no success, but with some more perserverence, I'll be able to have it running.

quequotion · 2015-07-21 09:20:14

nekrilia wrote:

First and foremost, I'm learning to use rsync to create a bootable backup solution. Seeing as how I have this nicely configured and functional work environment, I would hate to have to manually recreate it.

Well, not only rsync, but rsync and a pxe server.

I don't have a step by step how to for you as I have never done this
My theory: rsync your installation to a server, have that server set up your installation for incoming pxe clients. Safest over your local intranet, but theoretically you could do it through the internet.

Is it far fetched to think one could set up a server to connect to a live archlinux system from any pxe capable machine anywhere in the world?

Could we do that with the rolling release?

Ski · 2015-07-22 21:02:32

Recent ( ~ 2 months) to linux. Started with Ubuntu, then have been trying other distros. Currently struggling with an Arch install on my Macbook Pro. You might see me around asking newb questions to fix newb issues.

rixz · 2015-07-25 00:21:04

Hi to all!

I am beginner with Arch but long time linux admin.

I've experimented with arch before, as a virtual machine db/web server. Today I just installed Arch on my old laptop with intentions to build my first customized system.

GAumala · 2015-07-25 00:32:54

Hello, installed Arch Linux last week after reciving a new laptop at my job. I didn't wanted to use Windows, and at home I've used Ubuntu for almost a year, but I wanted to try something new.

VanillaFunk · 2015-07-25 03:36:07

GAumala wrote:

Hello, installed Arch Linux last week after reciving a new laptop at my job. I didn't wanted to use Windows, and at home I've used Ubuntu for almost a year, but I wanted to try something new.

Welcome to Arch

Kardell · 2015-07-25 13:38:07

Hi everyone,
I am back in action after these few years. I think my break from Arch was about 3 years long and it was dictated by a hardware change (my reliable for years laptop has died) + personal disturbance. In a rush I decided to try something else and I picked Fedora which has proven to be good, it was the time there was lots of good desktop distribution already and I was playing with them: OpenSUSE, Fedora, CentOS, Debian etc.
There is one BUT though. I have created two partitions and one was waiting for Arch.

A word of warning. Do not install GNU+Linux for your loved ones if you are not willing to maintain it for them.

A comparison:
/dev/sda1 40G 5.6G 32G 15% / <- new Arch
/dev/sda2 40G 20G 19G 52% /mnt/sda5 <- Fedora 20 (unsupported)
Of course there are packages missing however the difference is still about 14.4GB.

I am going to create a wiki page how to migrate from Fedora to Arch will least amount of downtime.
I have recreated my wiki user as the old one was probably deleted.

Last edited by Kardell (2015-07-25 13:41:35)

3Axium · 2015-07-27 05:22:08

Been here for a few days, but never introduced myself. My name is Caleb Huggins, known here as 3Axium (messed up and put a 3 at the beginning of my name...) I've not done much with arch but have been using it off and on on my old laptop as a game server or in a VM. I've been using Linux for the last few years when said old laptop started crapping out on me.

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shdwknight · 2015-07-27 08:30:52

What's up Forum. Just like the title says. I'm new to Arch. I'm very interested in learning about it and I've been using Ubuntu since Oct of 2014. However, I'm having trouble really understanding the Arch wiki.

Now, I installed Arch on my laptop at first and couldn't get a bunch of things working the right way. So I took it off and loaded Ubuntu back on my laptop. So, now I'm trying again, but this time I'm doing it in a Virtual Box so I can play around with it and still have a computer to use. Now, I downloaded it and I'm to the point where I want to start customizing it. I don't know how to do it. It's different then in ubuntu. I'm running Xfce and like I said previously I want to customizing it.

Now, this is where my problem lies. I don't have a browser, nor do I have a program to read files(mousepad,leafpad). I think I used the right terminology. Maybe not. So, I think you can see my frustration. I don't know how to download anything, and I can't open up anything nor can I go online.

Now, the purpose of this thread. I want to learn more about Arch, get help where I'm having trouble, and meet more people that's a part of this community.

2ManyDogs · 2015-07-27 09:00:01

OK, so you posted this, presumably using a browser of some kind, so you should be able to read the wiki and learn how to install things using pacman.

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Ge … mendations

Or do you mean that you don't have a working internet connection in your Arch VM?

shdwknight wrote:

I don't know how to download anything, and I can't open up anything nor can I go online.

But, you posted this question, so you are online?

Last edited by 2ManyDogs (2015-07-27 09:01:53)

jasonwryan · 2015-07-27 09:06:21

No question (that can be answered) here. Merging with the Hello Everyone thread...

jvfc678 · 2015-07-27 22:23:02

Hello everyone! I've been using arch for a week now and its really fast and I like it a lot!

Maria · 2015-07-28 12:24:21

Hello!!!

I am here to learn about linux. I chose Arch Linux precisely because of the community behind this distro.

At the moment I am trying to run Arch from a persistent USB (8gb) on my Mac Book Air 2013.

So far I managed to create the USB that uses GRUB to run Arch. After it boots I get the terminal screen.

I would like to access all the possible features of my MBA (Wifi, Sound, and KDE or similiar). Any help or tips for this would be highly appreciated.

Maria.

peebee · 2015-07-29 21:26:03

Hello everyone,

I have been an IT consultant / implementor / system administrator / business owner/manager (10+ employees) on VOIP (asterisk, opensips, e.g.) and IP based systems Networking (RIP,OSPF,e.g.) and Internetworking ( BGP, e.g.). Although I have quite some programming experience this has faded. Due to a disability I had to leave all this behind me. Recently I've picked up SAMBA/Windows/Linux and Voip Integration as hobby, My previous experience had mostly been with "enterprise" like environments (Ubuntu/Redhat/Centos/Debian) and their quircks. Recently I discovered ARCH and I have to say I'm deeply impressed. I will probably will be on this forum mostly asking about driver compilation and that kind of this and that. You are always free to ask me anything you think I can assist you with, still being able to be part of a community where my experience might make a slight difference is a big reward for me!!

Thumbs up for all the good work and hope to hear from you

PeeBee

Trilby · 2015-07-29 23:56:20

peebee wrote:

...l being able to be part of a community where my experience might make a slight difference is a big reward for me!

Welcome PeeBee - that's a great reason to get involved, and I suspect it is shared among most of the active members of the arch community.

Wulfr4n · 2015-07-31 07:11:47

Hi Guys!

I have been running Arch now for a couple of days on my new laptop. Didn't like the direction Windows was going and the OS was simply to big for my SSD. Day 1 was a drama with installing but now I'm happy to be typing from a fresh Arch Linux Gnome 3 system with only a couple of Gigs in use for the basic system Will be installing it on my main PC soon. Never had any experience with Linux in general but I don't think I can ever go back. Have a nice day all!

Simpyll · 2015-07-31 10:01:25

Hello Arch Community!

Long time lurker here.

I've been using Linux now for roughly 2 years. I was very reluctant to move from windows and had a dual boot for a few months. I started with Ubuntu for a month or so and hated it. Then I moved to Debian. Better, but not what I was looking for.. 2-3 months later I moved to Arch and haven't looked back. I have a feeling that many people have a similar story.

My current install uses i3wm, no display manager, and no windows manager.
My goal is to have a totally CLI based install.

- David

VladimirVolkov · 2015-07-31 10:09:56

Hey yo, dears!
My name is Vladimir Volkov. I'm using Arch 1 mounth yet. I'm from Tobolsk, Tyumen region, Russia (+5 GMT).
My job is a Windows System administrator, Network administrator, Information Security officer.
My laptop is Dell Latitude E6330: Intel Core i5-3320M, 6G RAM, regular HDD (500G, 7200RPM, 16M cache).
I have Arch installed with UEFI partition (tried to fight a lot with this), xfce4, firefox, vlc, LibreOffice, Calibre, Sublime Text, QupZilla. I use sometimes Flashplugin, but try to refuse this in favour HTML5
I'm active internet serfer so that is why Arch is the best for me. I'm happy!

I have many questions about Arch, but gonna look for the answer first.

Last edited by VladimirVolkov (2015-07-31 10:25:29)

rm -rf · 2015-07-31 12:03:49

Hi all,

Just done upgrading all my systems from Ubuntu to Arch; Best thing i ever did. ( after the Windows to Linux switch to be exact).
Less system failures and I'm learning even more about Linux.

drcouzelis · 2015-07-31 13:20:37

Simpyll wrote:

Hello Arch Community!
Long time lurker here.
I've been using Linux now for roughly 2 years. I was very reluctant to move from windows and had a dual boot for a few months. I started with Ubuntu for a month or so and hated it. Then I moved to Debian. Better, but not what I was looking for.. 2-3 months later I moved to Arch and haven't looked back. I have a feeling that many people have a similar story.
My current install uses i3wm, no display manager, and no windows manager.
My goal is to have a totally CLI based install.
- David

Welcome, Stephen!

younghippo · 2015-08-03 17:43:44

Hello all!

So I've been and still am a mac user -- but I've been inspired to actually freaking *understand* how computers work. I had a lot of fun installing Arch over the past few days on an old laptop and am eager to learn more!

Last edited by younghippo (2015-08-03 17:44:33)

beardedragon · 2015-08-04 19:49:02

New to Arch, long on Linux and came from Manjaro if it matters. BTW, nobody said to change your time zone for the question, LOL. I'm on Daylight Savings time. Gofigure.

Makko · 2015-08-05 08:48:32

Hi guys!

I've been using Linux for about a year now (ever since i got a new laptop with Windows 8.1...)
I started off with Linux Mint, but I wanted to try something that's more educational, since I find Linux fascinating and want to learn as much about it as I can.

I was a bit reluctant to try Arch at first because I wasn't sure I was ready for it (experience wise).
When I asked a friend of mine who's been running Arch for some time now, he just said: "You're never ready for Arch, so you might as well switch now".
So I took the plunge about 4 months ago and so far it's been an incredibly rewarding experience!

I've never been much of a forum guy, so I'm a bit late to the party.
But nonetheless: HELLO!

Arch Linux

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