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- TeX Live package reorganization
- OpenBLAS >= 0.3.23-2 update requires manual intervention
- Git migration completed
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- How does this impact Arch Linux users?
- Switch to the base-devel meta package requires manual intervention
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- Arch Linux
- Arch Linux
- Latest News
- TeX Live package reorganization
- OpenBLAS >= 0.3.23-2 update requires manual intervention
- Git migration completed
- For users
- Git migration announcement
- How does this impact Arch Linux users?
- Switch to the base-devel meta package requires manual intervention
- Older News
- Recent Updates (more)
- Documentation
- Community
- Support
- Tools
- Development
- People
- More Resources
Arch Linux
You’ve reached the website for Arch Linux, a lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.
Currently we have official packages optimized for the x86-64 architecture. We complement our official package sets with a community-operated package repository that grows in size and quality each and every day.
Our strong community is diverse and helpful, and we pride ourselves on the range of skillsets and uses for Arch that stem from it. Please check out our forums and mailing lists to get your feet wet. Also glance through our wiki if you want to learn more about Arch.
Latest News
TeX Live package reorganization
Starting from version 2023.66594-9, TeX Live packages have been reorganized to mirror upstream collections. Even though the new texlive-basic replaces the old texlive-core , many of the texlive-core contents (including language specific files) are now split between different packages. To find out which Arch package contains a specific CTAN package, you can use the tlmgr utility, eg.
$ tlmgr info euler | grep collection collection: collection-latexrecommended which means the euler CTAN package is contained in texlive-latexrecommended . You may also use pacman -F to query for specific files.
A new metapackage texlive-meta is available to install all subpackages (except for language specific ones), and the new texlive-doc package provides the full documentation for offline use.
OpenBLAS >= 0.3.23-2 update requires manual intervention
The openblas package prior to version 0.3.23-2 doesn’t ship optimized LAPACK routine and CBLAS/LAPACKE interfaces for compatibility. This decision has been reverted now, and the ability to choose a different default system BLAS/LAPACK implementation while keeping openblas installed is now provided to allow future co-installation of BLIS, ATLAS, etc.
The default BLAS implementation will be used for most packages like NumPy or R. Please install «blas-openblas» and «blas64-openblas» to make OpenBLAS the default BLAS implementation, just like the old behavior.
Unfortunately you will get errors on updating if you currently have OpenBLAS installed as the default BLAS implementation:
Git migration completed
We are proud to announce that the migration to Git packaging succeeded! 🥳
Thanks to everyone who has helped during the migration!
Package sources are now available on GitLab. Note that the bugtracker is still flyspray and that merge requests are not accepted as of now. We intend to open the issue tracker and merge requests on the Gitlab package repos in the near future.
Mirrors are syncing again, but it may take a bit of time until your mirror of choice has caught up.
For users
Update your system and merge the pacman pacnew /etc/pacman.conf.pacnew file. This is …
Git migration announcement
This Friday morning (2023-05-19) the Git packaging migration will start until Sunday (2023-05-21). The Arch Linux packaging team will not be able to update packages in any of the repositories during this period.
Notification when the migration starts, and when it is completed, will be published on the [arch-dev-public] mailing list.
How does this impact Arch Linux users?
The [testing] repository will be split into [core-testing] and [extra-testing] , the [staging] repository will be split into [core-staging] and [extra-staging] . The [community] repository will be merged into [extra] and will therefore be empty after the migration.
All affected repositories will …
Switch to the base-devel meta package requires manual intervention
On February 2nd, the base-devel package group has been replaced by a meta package of the same name.
If you installed the base-devel package group prior to this date, explicitly re-install it to get the new base-devel package installed on the system:
Older News
Recent Updates (more)
| imagemagick 7.1.1.13-1 | x86_64 |
| qt5-wayland 5.15.10+kde+r52-1 | x86_64 |
| qt5-declarative 5.15.10+kde+r29-1 | x86_64 |
| qt5-base 5.15.10+kde+r135-1 | x86_64 |
| cardinal 23.07-1 | x86_64 |
| python-matplotlib 3.7.2-1 | x86_64 |
| warpinator 1.6.4-1 | any |
| gnome-podcasts 0.6.0-1 | x86_64 |
| virtualbox-host-modules-arch 7.0.8-24 | x86_64 |
| vhba-module 20211218-135 | x86_64 |
| tp_smapi-lts 0.43-326 | x86_64 |
| tp_smapi 0.43+r3+g35be4ab-6 | x86_64 |
| r8168-lts 8.051.02-44 | x86_64 |
| r8168 8.051.02-53 | x86_64 |
| nvidia-open 535.54.03-9 | x86_64 |
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The Arch Linux name and logo are recognized trademarks. Some rights reserved.
The registered trademark Linux® is used pursuant to a sublicense from LMI, the exclusive licensee of Linus Torvalds, owner of the mark on a world-wide basis.
Arch Linux
Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86-64 general purpose GNU/Linux distribution versatile enough to suit any role. Development focuses on simplicity, minimalism, and code elegance. Arch is installed as a minimal base system, configured by the user upon which their own ideal environment is assembled by installing only what is required or desired for their unique purposes. GUI configuration utilities are not officially provided, and most system configuration is performed from the shell by editing simple text files. Arch strives to stay bleeding edge, and typically offers the latest stable versions of most software.
Arch Linux uses its own Pacman package manager, which couples simple binary packages with an easy-to-use package build system. This allows users to easily manage and customize packages ranging from official Arch software to the user’s own personal packages to packages from 3rd party sources. The repository system also allows users to easily build and maintain their own custom build scripts, packages, and repositories, encouraging community growth and contribution.
The minimal Arch base package set resides in the streamlined [core] repository. In addition, the official [extra], [extra-testing], and [core-testing] repositories provide several thousand high-quality packages to meet your software demands. Arch also offers the Arch Linux User Repository (AUR), which contains more than 49,000 build scripts, for compiling installable packages from source using the Arch Linux makepkg application.
Arch Linux uses a «rolling release» system which allows one-time installation and perpetual software upgrades. It is not generally necessary to reinstall or upgrade your Arch Linux system from one «version» to the next. By issuing one command, an Arch system is kept up-to-date and on the bleeding edge.
Arch strives to keep its packages as close to the original upstream software as possible. Patches are applied only when necessary to ensure an application compiles and runs correctly with the other packages installed on an up-to-date Arch system.
To summarize: Arch Linux is a versatile, and simple distribution designed to fit the needs of the competent Linux® user. It is both powerful and easy to manage, making it an ideal distro for servers and workstations. Take it in any direction you like. If you share this vision of what a GNU/Linux distribution should be, then you are welcomed and encouraged to use it freely, get involved, and contribute to the community. Welcome to Arch!
The Arch Linux name and logo are recognized trademarks. Some rights reserved.
The registered trademark Linux® is used pursuant to a sublicense from LMI, the exclusive licensee of Linus Torvalds, owner of the mark on a world-wide basis.
Arch Linux
You’ve reached the website for Arch Linux, a lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.
Currently we have official packages optimized for the x86-64 architecture. We complement our official package sets with a community-operated package repository that grows in size and quality each and every day.
Our strong community is diverse and helpful, and we pride ourselves on the range of skillsets and uses for Arch that stem from it. Please check out our forums and mailing lists to get your feet wet. Also glance through our wiki if you want to learn more about Arch.
Latest News
TeX Live package reorganization
Starting from version 2023.66594-9, TeX Live packages have been reorganized to mirror upstream collections. Even though the new texlive-basic replaces the old texlive-core , many of the texlive-core contents (including language specific files) are now split between different packages. To find out which Arch package contains a specific CTAN package, you can use the tlmgr utility, eg.
$ tlmgr info euler | grep collection collection: collection-latexrecommended which means the euler CTAN package is contained in texlive-latexrecommended . You may also use pacman -F to query for specific files.
A new metapackage texlive-meta is available to install all subpackages (except for language specific ones), and the new texlive-doc package provides the full documentation for offline use.
OpenBLAS >= 0.3.23-2 update requires manual intervention
The openblas package prior to version 0.3.23-2 doesn’t ship optimized LAPACK routine and CBLAS/LAPACKE interfaces for compatibility. This decision has been reverted now, and the ability to choose a different default system BLAS/LAPACK implementation while keeping openblas installed is now provided to allow future co-installation of BLIS, ATLAS, etc.
The default BLAS implementation will be used for most packages like NumPy or R. Please install «blas-openblas» and «blas64-openblas» to make OpenBLAS the default BLAS implementation, just like the old behavior.
Unfortunately you will get errors on updating if you currently have OpenBLAS installed as the default BLAS implementation:
Git migration completed
We are proud to announce that the migration to Git packaging succeeded! 🥳
Thanks to everyone who has helped during the migration!
Package sources are now available on GitLab. Note that the bugtracker is still flyspray and that merge requests are not accepted as of now. We intend to open the issue tracker and merge requests on the Gitlab package repos in the near future.
Mirrors are syncing again, but it may take a bit of time until your mirror of choice has caught up.
For users
Update your system and merge the pacman pacnew /etc/pacman.conf.pacnew file. This is …
Git migration announcement
This Friday morning (2023-05-19) the Git packaging migration will start until Sunday (2023-05-21). The Arch Linux packaging team will not be able to update packages in any of the repositories during this period.
Notification when the migration starts, and when it is completed, will be published on the [arch-dev-public] mailing list.
How does this impact Arch Linux users?
The [testing] repository will be split into [core-testing] and [extra-testing] , the [staging] repository will be split into [core-staging] and [extra-staging] . The [community] repository will be merged into [extra] and will therefore be empty after the migration.
All affected repositories will …
Switch to the base-devel meta package requires manual intervention
On February 2nd, the base-devel package group has been replaced by a meta package of the same name.
If you installed the base-devel package group prior to this date, explicitly re-install it to get the new base-devel package installed on the system:
Older News
Recent Updates (more)
| imagemagick 7.1.1.13-1 | x86_64 |
| qt5-wayland 5.15.10+kde+r52-1 | x86_64 |
| qt5-declarative 5.15.10+kde+r29-1 | x86_64 |
| qt5-base 5.15.10+kde+r135-1 | x86_64 |
| cardinal 23.07-1 | x86_64 |
| python-matplotlib 3.7.2-1 | x86_64 |
| warpinator 1.6.4-1 | any |
| gnome-podcasts 0.6.0-1 | x86_64 |
| virtualbox-host-modules-arch 7.0.8-24 | x86_64 |
| vhba-module 20211218-135 | x86_64 |
| tp_smapi-lts 0.43-326 | x86_64 |
| tp_smapi 0.43+r3+g35be4ab-6 | x86_64 |
| r8168-lts 8.051.02-44 | x86_64 |
| r8168 8.051.02-53 | x86_64 |
| nvidia-open 535.54.03-9 | x86_64 |
Documentation
Community
Support
Tools
Development
People
More Resources
The Arch Linux name and logo are recognized trademarks. Some rights reserved.
The registered trademark Linux® is used pursuant to a sublicense from LMI, the exclusive licensee of Linus Torvalds, owner of the mark on a world-wide basis.