Arch Linux-Based ArchEX Distro Updated with LXQt 0.11.1 and Linux Kernel 4.11.6

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ArchEX with LXQt desktop

 

Arne Exton is pleased to announce the availability of a new update for its Arch Linux-based ArchEX GNU/Linux distribution, build 170626, which comes with the latest LXQt desktop environment and other open source technologies.

 

Powered by Linux kernel 4.11.6-3, the same version that's also available upstream in the stable repositories of the popular Arch Linux operating system, ArchEX Build 170626 is now using the latest Mozilla Firefox 54.0 web browser, Yaourt package manager, and Calamares installer, all built on top of the LXQt 0.11.1 desktop environment.

 

"I’ve finally managed to make Calamares (the universal installer framework) work without problems/issues," says Arne Exton. "Yesterday's version of ArchEX has therefore been replaced today. Now you can use Calamares to install ArchEX in any language. The boot loader Grub2 (which can be installed during the installation of ArchEX) will also work without problems."

 

A 64-bit Linux Live DVD based on Arch Linux

ArchEX wants to be a 64-bit Linux Live DVD based on Arch Linux, designed for the experienced Linux user who's not scared of using the command-line to either compile software from sources or update the installation. Being based on Arch Linux, ArchEX is always updated with the latest package versions and security patches. Please note that it won't run on older 32-bit machine, despite the fact that it uses the lightweight LXQt desktop.

 

The distro comes with many popular programs, including the GIMP image editor, GParted partition editor, Wicd network manager, and GCC compiler. You can study the full list of installed packages if you're curious to know what's included in ArchEX, and you can download the ArchEX Build 170626 Live ISO image right now from our website if you want to take it for a test drive on your personal computer.

 

 

ArchEX installer (Calamares) running

 

 

ArchEX starting up live

 

 

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