Arch Linux has 2 repositories. Note, it may seem that Ubuntu has more packages in total, but it is because there are amd64 and i386 packages for the same applications. Arch Linux doesn’t support i386 any more.
Which is better arch linux or ubuntu?
Arch is designed for users who desire a do-it-yourself approach, whereas Ubuntu provides a preconfigured system. Arch presents a simpler design from the base installation onward, relying on the user to customize it to their own specific needs.
You see, Arch Linux and Ubuntu target a different set of audience. The Arch Linux System is intended for the users that will install and explore the system by themselves whereas Ubuntu have a pre-configured installation and system. Arch Linux Provides a simple design from the base installation.
Another inquiry we ran across in our research was “Is Ubuntu more stable than Arch Linux?”.
Ubuntu is for ease of use and Arch Linux is for flexibility. I can’t say that one is more stable than the other since it will depend on the user. This is like building your desktop.
Ubuntu is using a customized GNOME. Arch Linux will always have the vanilla GNOME. Ubuntu’s GNOME will be a little outdated (3.36.0 for 20.04 LTS) as time goes. Whereas Arch Linux, of course, will have the latest version of GNOME which is 3.36.1 as of writing.
My chosen answer was ubuntu is for beginners as well as advanced users. Its Livepatch tool takes care of critical kernel updates, Snap store makes the lives of users easier, etc. Arch is for advanced users only. In my perspective, both operating systems are great for laptops/PC. As Ubuntu ships with stable packages, I would use it on a server instead of Arch.
What is the quality of Arch Linux?
Although Arch Linux only comes with around 10,000 packages, you can use the Arch User Repositories (AUR) which will add over 50,000 more packages., qo L of Arch is generally good. You get something more consistent and doable in Arch then you would get with most other OSes.
Is Arch Linux a low risk Linux?
, and low risk! [marvin@arch ~]$ since Arch Linux runs the latest versions of software, it usually receives all fixes with the updates. But of course, having the latest software also poses a risk of having new vulnerabilities. To wrap this up, you can never go wrong with either Ubuntu or Arch Linux.
Should I install Arch Linux?
If you have been using Ubuntu or Fedora or other distribution for some time and you start to get comfortable (or bored), try installing Arch Linux. For a moderately experienced Linux user, successfully installing Arch Linux itself gives a sense of accomplishment. It is a challenge but an achievable one.
You may be asking “Is Arch Linux the turning point for You?”
The answer is i believe that installing Arch Linux is the turning point for most users. Not everyone is willing to spend time manually installing the system. There is no GUI, only a command-line environment is provided, so you should at least have enough familiarity with Linux commands.
This of course begs the query “Do I need to follow Arch Linux instructions?”
You won’t actually need to follow Arch’s instructions explicitly, and Arch’s instructions are far from being set in stone. You can make your Arch system whatever you choose, but it’s much easier to make a mistake, and it takes time to get to something ready for daily use. Both Arch and Ubuntu have immense software repositories.
How many software packages are there in Arch Linux?
Arch Linux user/official software repository has tens of thousands of packages. Most of the packages are up to date/latest (Arch follows the rolling release model). Ubuntu also gives you access to several thousand packages. Most of the applications I use every day were up to date on the Snap Store.
What is Arch User Repository (AUR)?
The Arch User Repository (AUR) is a collection of applications and tools that are installable on Arch Linux but not yet available in the official Arch repository. It is maintained by the Arch Linux user community as a means to conveniently find and install those apps without hunting them down and compiling them from source.