I can assist with installing Arch Linux. Let me know what part you need help with!
I can assist with installing Arch Linux. Let me know what part you need help with!
I attempted to set up Arch on a virtual machine after hearing it was beginner-friendly. I created a non-root user and configured it with visudo. I wanted Gnome, but both xorg and xorg-apps failed to download due to invalid server URLs. This issue occurred whether I ran the commands as a regular user or root.
Arch is considered one of the toughest Linux distributions to configure, especially for those new to the platform. You won’t find an official installer; instead, you must identify the necessary packages and settings. For detailed instructions, refer to the installation guide at https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/installation_guide. If you’re aiming for a simpler experience, consider PopOS or Ubuntu.
It seems your system might lack a functional network stack. You could test by running "ping google.com." The most effective solution is to boot the install ISO in a virtual machine and mount your main partition again, then launch arch-chroot from there. For easier setup, consider using a more user-friendly distro like Min, Pop, or Ubuntu.
What I truly thought when seeing the title was straightforward. Arch Linux is indeed one of the toughest to set up, based on what I know about Linux distributions. Mint seems a better choice for newcomers since it’s more user-friendly. I wish I hadn’t skipped Slack Linux without understanding Linux at all and ended up struggling with a browser. Perhaps giving up W7 and choosing Mint would have been smarter instead of jumping onto any random distro without any background.
Currently in the installer, you shouldn't be setting up a desktop environment. Stick to the wiki's installation instructions. Still, Arch remains a poor option for a complete newbie. The main problem here is either no internet access to your VM or incorrect server addresses in your /etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist file. Detailed solutions are on the official wiki: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Install...e_internet and https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Install...he_mirrors