Installing Arch Linux with arch-install

The `arch-install` script provides a streamlined way to install Arch Linux. It automates many of the manual steps, making the installation process more efficient.

Prerequisites

• A bootable USB drive with the Arch Linux installation media.

• A target system with an internet connection.

• Basic understanding of Linux commands.

Steps

1. Boot into the Installation Media:

• Insert the USB drive into your target system and boot into it.

• Select the "Boot Arch Linux" option from the boot menu.

2. Connect to the Internet:

• Once booted, connect to the internet using your preferred method (e.g., Wi-Fi, Ethernet).

3. Start the Installation:

• Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo arch-install

• This will start the interactive installation process.

4. Disk Partitioning:

• The script will guide you through the disk partitioning process. You can choose from various partitioning schemes, including GPT and MBR.

• Select the appropriate disk.

5. File System Formatting:

• Choose the file system for your root partition (e.g., ext4, Btrfs).

• Create/Format the partitions as required.

6. Installation of Base System:

• The script will install the base system by default when you click install.

7. Time Zone and Locale Configuration:

• Set your time zone and locale preferences.

8. Root Password Setup:

• Set the root password for your system.

9. User Account Creation:

• Create a non-root user account and set a password for it.

10. Boot Loader Installation:

• Choose a bootloader (Systemd-Boot, Grub, Etc.

11. Install extra packages:

• Install extra packages now, if you wish.

12. Installation Completion:

• The script will finish the installation process.

Post-Installation

• Reboot: Reboot your system into the newly installed Arch Linux.

• Basic System Configuration:

• Configure your network settings, hostname, and other system parameters.

• Install additional packages as needed using the `pacman` package manager.

• Set up your preferred desktop environment or window manager.

Additional Tips

• For more advanced users, consider using a text-based installation method to have more control over the process.

• Refer to the Arch Linux documentation for detailed information on each step.

• Use the Arch Linux forums for help and support.

By following these steps and leveraging the `arch-install` script, you can efficiently install Arch Linux on your system.