| Company / developer | Willensky Aristide |
|---|---|
| OS family | Unix-like |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Free and open source software |
| Latest stable release | (Rolling release) / Installation Live CD 2011.11.01 |
| Marketing target | General purpose |
| Available language(s) | English |
| Update method | Pacman |
| Package manager | Pacman |
| Supported platforms | i686, x86-64 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Default user interface | Openbox |
| License | GNU General Public License |
| Official website | www.archbang.org |
ArchBang Linux is a simple lightweight rolling release Linux distribution based on a minimal Arch Linux system with the Openbox window manager. ArchBang is especially suitable for high performance on old or low-end hardware with limited resources.[1][2][3] ArchBang's aim is to provide a simple out-of-the-box Arch-based Linux distribution with a pre-configured Openbox desktop suite, adhering to Arch principles.[4][5]
ArchBang has also been recommended as a fast installation method for Archlinux for people who have experience installing Arch but want to avoid the more demanding default installation of Arch Linux when reinstalling it on another PC.[6]
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Inspired by CrunchBang Linux, ArchBang was originally conceived and founded in a forum thread posted on the CrunchBang Forums [7] by Willensky Aristide (a.k.a. Will X TrEmE). Aristide wanted a rolling release with the Openbox setup that Crunchbang came with. Arch Linux provided the light configurable rolling release system that was needed as a base for the Openbox desktop. With the encouragement and help of many in the CrunchBang community, and the addition of developer Pritam Dasgupta (a.k.a. sHyLoCk), the project began to take form. The goal was to make Arch Linux look like #!.[8]
Archbang is available as an i686 or x86-64 .iso file for Live CD installation or installed on a USB flash drive. The Archbang live CD is designed to allow the user to test the operating system prior to installation.[9]
ArchBang comes with a modified Arch Linux graphical installation script for installation and also provides a simple, easy to follow, step by step installation guide.[10]
Official ArchBang releases:
| Color | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Old release |
| Blue | Current release |
| Release Version | Release Date |
|---|---|
| 2010.09 | September 23, 2010 |
| 2010.10 | October 7, 2010 |
| 2011.01 | January 28, 2011 |
| 2011.02 | February 5, 2011 |
| 2011.09 | September 7, 2011 |
| 2011.10 | October 2, 2011 |
| 2011.11 | November 1, 2011 |