Installing Arch Linux is EASY [ A Tutorial ] -- Linux for Newbs EP 1

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Installing Arch Linux doesn't have to be a daunting task. In this video I'll show you the easiest way to install arch linux so you can get set up with the best linux situation possible. Next up we're covering tiling window managers, dotfiles, and more!
Chapters:
0:00 - intro
1:12 - the linux distro in this video
4:00 - lets install arch!
14:00 - install gnome
15:05 - restart installation, use systemd to run gdm
16:18 - start gdm service and load our GUI

[@jayvuillermin1414]

I enjoy your videos very much I must say! I am just fearful that if I install Arch it's like the final puzzle piece with fall into place.. The fault lines will shift like never before. The ground will shake. Mother Earth will cry out with a groan that hasn't been heard since Jesus' pet lizards escaped his terrarium. God WILL be furious. At y'all, not me. He's knows I'm just a toddler who found a loaded revolver lol

[@DadtotheMax7]

Try through virtualization first. No sweat, just learning

[@savagepro9060]

Just in case you did NOT know. This is the clearest installation tutorial of ANY Linux distribution for beginners on KZbin🐧🐧🐧🐧

[@typecraft_dev]

Thanks! :)

[@matiasbpg]

Agree! Great video, and not only installation but neat bits of great information! Great for newbies to be introduced to concepts like grub, file systems and systemd in a friendly manner

[@user-vw2qt8vp8e]

the purist doesn't like this way as they should

[@user-vw2qt8vp8e]

there are many I mean he just did an archinstall even a potato can do that 🫢 I dunno how you weren't able to find anything maybe you're just d...

[@savagepro9060]

@@user-vw2qt8vp8e OK, dude, everyone knows you're a potato

[@urizen959]

tbh i already installed arch but it's just fun watching this guy

[@WAVENUMBER237]

the most arch btw comment you can see 😀

[@ITahaaa]

Same

[@vishaldinesh]

Agree

[@theIbraDev]

Same😅

[@gizzmoguy.]

Honestly this guy is next level

[@AbhishekTiwari-dm6hz]

One thing he forgot to mention at the start is that you need to be connected to the internet. If you're using WiFi, use iwctl to connect. If you're using LAN, then you don't need to configure anything

[@Viken43]

If you use ArchBang you can still install Archlinux no network connection is required.

[@id104335409]

I was on lan on an old laptop and it didn't connect.

[@fabiostefana8048]

I am using a MacBook, when I try to configure the wifi on the iwctl, with the command station list it does not find any network cards and I can't connect to the wifi. Anyone have the same problem?

[@id104335409]

@@fabiostefana8048 I followed this guide at minute 8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKnIo5x9qq9-iq8 to be able to connect to wifi. Hope it helps.

[@AbhishekTiwari-dm6hz]

I don't have a MacBook, so I'm not sure how to do it myself, but you can search online for "(MacBook your_version install Arch Linux)."

[@casperolsen8147]

I am loving this series so far. Looking forward to episode 2!

[@martinguris]

U can install DE in "PROFILE" section of the installer, select "DESKTOP" and then Gnome or whatever

[@MrBodoFraggins]

I'm testing this on a vm. Thanks for the heads up

[@typecraft_dev]

funny, I don't know how I missed that :). I guess it leads to a better tutorial on how to set up the gdm service and whatnot though. happy little accident!

[@rullvard8245]

@@typecraft_dev I agree, I also think it leads to a better tutorial. Great video btw

[@Viken43]

Cannot wait for typecraft arch based iso, full of all nerd goodness we need 🎉

[@nostalgianinja]

What's nice about the profile setting is that it basically sets everything up for you. It even has a Hyprland profile now, too!

[@MuhammadAbdullah-ky6jj]

Waited a whole week for this ep, and it was more than worth it!

[@dc0413]

This was a fantastic video and I appreciate your very thorough walk-through! Because of it, I have been able to download and install Arch Linux for the first time and as being a "noob", am interested in seeing more episodes where we can move forward with this. Thanks!

[@ismael9514]

This was very well done and easy to follow as a Linux beginner! Can't wait for the other parts!

[@MrBodoFraggins]

Ok.. you convinced me. I used to run on Ubuntu years ago. I've been on macOS the last 15 years or so. I started using nvim about two months ago over vscode and moved back to Ubuntu full time last week. I have a new machine coming in tomorrow and I'm going to try Arch on it instead. Wish me luck!

[@typecraft_dev]

Good luck! you can do this!

[@tocutandrei9465]

This video and the channel is pure gold. It made me want to embrace this new workflow. Keep doing the good work.

[@ericlindell3777]

Fantastic guide! Looking forward to the next episode!

[@facundobotta660]

Your keyboard sounds really great! and thanks for the tuto!

[@Larsoff]

Hey man, keep it up. These guides are super clear, and I am finally making my transition to Linux cause of you. I've tinkered with Mint on other computers, but it's time to really understand how Linux works and make the full switch

[@farzadmf]

SUPER cool, educational, AND entertaining video! AMAZING job!

[@somosbytes]

I remember when i had to go like 3 times through arch installation process to make it work as expected. Really good stuff man! congrats!

[@igorashs]

Nerds, for Timezone is very important to set it correctly based on your location/region, to avoid potential issues later on locales & so on.

[@Miginyon]

Mate your videos are going from strength to strength, love it! Thanks nerd!

[@zodey3611]

Awesome video! Been using Arch for a while now, but I love seeing these kinds of videos as I always learn something new. Can't wait for the next one!

[@PetrenkoAndrii]

Thanks! Simply the best! Feelings of self growth are amazing. No way I've ever find time to read thru docs to start using it, but with your series most likely I will

[@typecraft_dev]

Wonderful!

[@user-vw2qt8vp8e]

there are many I mean he just did an archinstall even a potato can do that 🫢 I dunno how you weren't able to find anything maybe you're just d...

[@midnighteagle8029]

Love this series every step explained efficiently. ❤

[@TyrellWellick.]

I love your style, the way of speaking, the clarity and the no-nonesense information. Sub earned!

[@sly234]

this video "tutorial" is 99% nonsense lmao

[@TyrellWellick.]

@@sly234 How so?

[@markfeathers]

This was really excellent. I now have a couple of test VMs trying out Arch.

[@noormohammedshikalgar]

Due to your channel and the way to explains stuff -> i am just loving the linux env now. Good work -> keep it up

[@flop5924]

Archlinux successfully installed xD great tutorial, love this series

[@bulcub]

very well explained!! can't wait for EP 2

[@brunofilipe9623]

I've been dailing arch for some time now. Personally I knew about the existence of the archinstall script but chose to avoid it because I figured I would learn more about the whole linux inner workings that way. It was the biggest reason I switched for the ubuntu I was rocking before. It is in fact a lot more advanced and you do learn a lot more doing it that way. At the same time I can't lie that this process is a LOT easier. Either way, great video, I still managed to learn some things. Your neovim playlist a while back made me jump over and I cannot tell you how glad I am that I did so. Keep up the amazing work boss :)

[@typecraft_dev]

That’s awesome! Happy to hear you liked the neovim stuff too thank you!

[@Nick-cv4ci]

Best linux tutorial channel for beginners on yt

[@yst7]

Awesome video, I really learned a lot. Thank you!

[@SmeLLMyP00P]

This is a God Send. I was intimidated when i first try to install Arch Linux. Panicked when it first booted to a command line. So I decided to install EndeavourOS. I'm now ready to jump back in to Arch Linux. You have a new subscriber!

[@DanieleTrapani]

I’m loving this series! 🎉

[@beardguy788]

Following along. Keep em coming!

[@seanomanom]

You had me at the "beh-turfs" filesystem

[@Edoardo-it7bm]

Great, concise, entertaining. Ty so much

[@iBolski]

Great video. I just discovered your channel because I wanted to learn more about vanilla Arch Linux as opposed to distros based off of it that provide a GUI-type install. I wanted to be able to control what was installed and build up from that. I've been using Linux since early 1990 starting with the SLS/Slackware releases which were imaged to 15+ floppies after I FTP'd them using my college's internet on a Unix server, uudecoded into binary floppy images, and then downloaded to a PC via FTP. This was in the days when I was still running DOS and Windows 3.1. Seeing Linux evolve like it has over the years has been amazing. All the new "easy to install" distros are great to ease a beginner/non-techie into the world of Linux. When I discovered Arch Linux, it was a breath of fresh air and a throw-back to the old days of Linux, but better. Yeah, it can be daunting if you don't know what you're doing, but there are plenty of great instructions out there, including this video. And with virtual machines, it's so much easier now to experiment first without having to worry about possibly destroying your current install of an OS if you wish to dual boot.

[@fifidurand7421]

English is not my native language but thanks to the quality of your tuto and the fact that you explain slowly I understood everything and what a great lesson for people who do not know linux I look forward to the sequel thank you to you ...

[@CHAP_SEC]

Looking forward to the next video :). I appreciate them as installments/episode. I don't feel obligated to sit and watch 2hrs+ of video. just 20min :)

[@ankushroy1729]

Thanks nerd! Was waiting for this a for a real long week, gonna do it now :D

[@HermannWinter]

great stuff again on this channel, thanks a lot 👍

[@AWorthingt]

This is the best Arch Tutorial I've seen thus far, great job! On a separate note, I love the sound of your keyboard. Based on you backwall I'm assuming custom, would you by chance share what board and switches you use?

[@typecraft_dev]

It’s a happy hacking keyboard. So. Topre!

[@matiasbpg]

Awesome video! Can't wait for the tiling wm! Im and xfce kind of guy but i really want to experiment with I3 ( at least as the first one)

[@luclisson6310]

Hey, great series. I was curious if plan to have a dedicated schedule for this series? Great work, and thanks for all the background knowledge :D

[@typecraft_dev]

The schedule is roughly 1 episode per week. total of 4-6 episodes (haven't decided)

[@SimilakChild]

despite what some people say, archinstall does work properly but I do recommend you manually create your partition layout with cfdisk first before using archinstall. after that it all comes down to preferences, I don't like gnome. I installed hyprland for wayland, and xfce for x11 (you will need a desktop environment for both due to compatibility).

[@amine.m.aouini]

I've recently started experementing with installing Arch🐧, now I'll finish the setup with your tutorial

[@cbm_doomworld]

thanks for making these videos. This is great stuff.

[@terraflops]

thanks for video, i followed what you did and now am a Arch user btw

[@Arador1112]

waiting for the wm video. awesome content btw

[@typecraft_dev]

Coming soon! And thanks!

[@WAVENUMBER237]

favorite new youtuber and series

[@ev3rybodygets177]

wes term by the way! i think the arch linux series is going to be a banger! So glad you will be going over wayland!

[@react_06]

I can't wait for the next video😊

[@LinuxEssentials79]

I believe that you didn't use the profile option from the "archinstall" script on purpose to show how the Desktop Environment as well as the Windows Manager and Display Manager are connected and enabled in the kernel. Also we could install both "linux" and "linux-lts" kernels, so as to have something to boot, in case one kernel doesn't boot. By the way, very good job, but it will be nice to see an full custom installation too. For example, using custom partitioning and LVM in order to have the ability to extend the hard disk drive. 😉

[@LemonZorzCinema]

amazing tutorial. looks like i know what im doing later with my old thinkpad!

[@johnmichalek9802]

Great video! I’m a Debian fan but have messed with Arch in the past. Might try this on my netbook N450.

[@jimw7916]

installing arch is easy .....stopping it from breaking is NOT easy! You said "im sure you will get used to it" Getting used to something that must be fixed or repaired constantly is like buying a Harley Davidson or a jeep. They are great vehicles ....BUT you must constantly repair them. Your video was extremely well done and for that i gave a thumbs up.

[@typecraft_dev]

Thanks! I’m more of a Ford guy myself

[@thatinstant]

The explanation of different Linux kernels was hilarious!!

[@LoneCrew]

really great videos man

[@AliRaza-wq6nh]

TY !!! cant wait for the next episode

[@Roybernat]

You are doing great job !!!

[@mrx4532]

arch installed successfully❤ thanks man

[@igortalpa9673]

Great video! Btw, if you want to run the same command using sudo just type sudo !!

[@rgcottrell]

Great video! This inspired me to pull out an old laptop and install Arch on it. Did I tell you that I’m going to be running Arch on it, by the way?

[@RazoBeckett.]

i don't know if you changed the camera or lighting but, video colors looks great!

[@Novacification]

Another great video!

[@QuentinLeonetti]

There’s a lot of memes and machismo but Arch is really not that bad nowadays. Anyone willing to learn can do it. Cool video, as always 🙌

[@jhonatantiagogoncalves3369]

Just waiting for the next episode. I had problems trying to configure Wi-Fi to run archinstall, but I got some information from Arch docs.

[@Vichno]

Most interesting tutorial guide!

[@chanukanadun]

Love this man. Can you do a video on endeavouros?

[@themarksmith]

Do you have any thoughts on Arch vs MacOS? I have a 2019 i9 MBP and I am considering if I should dual boot Arch - for some reason my macOS partition can't be reduced in size after I removed a Bootcamp Windows install and reclaimed the space, so i will have to completely reformat and reinstall both macOS and Arch if i do try Arch... I am v familiar with Debian and was going to dual that until i saw you were doing vids on Arch :-) (macOS keeps going through mad CPU spikes which is v annoying)

[@marcoslanes]

17:10 thrully the most important part of the all Tutorial! 🤡 Thanks @typecraft! Anxious to see the EP 3! 🏆

[@_boux]

Some gripes with the archinstall part of the video: -Explaining what the different kernel types really are instead of meme-ing about it could be helpful -Skipping over the Profile option seems like a weird idea, since it will also handle installing required components for desktop environments automatically, such as a terminal emulator and display manager (gdm/sddm) and enable required services for stuff like polkit and dbus. If you don't pick a profile you often have to get those and configure them manually. -Telling people not to worry about Optional Repositories in the installer is also a bad idea since you absolutely need to enable multilib for any kind of gaming, it takes 1 second to enable in here, this just adds more fucking around with config files for no reason

[@bwemery5]

keep up the good work, these videos are the best

[@typecraft_dev]

Appreciate it!

[@PranavJha-yk8gj]

thank you sir, i was waiting for this video

[@lassuncao]

The best guide, by far, on how to install Arch Linux. Thanks

[@rafa6536]

Maybe one day I try Arch. For now I love Debian Stable + backports + flatpaks + custom Node, PHP repos so I have new versions in Debian Stable and there is basically no updates taking my time unless really necessary.

[@nathanneisan5697]

love the video clear explanation, btw how to install the kde one ?

[@jimbojones9500]

Can't wait for the next video.

[@typecraft_dev]

Me neither I hope I make it soon

[@mister_ed]

Great video. The only part I think could be improved is for you to add an explanation of why Neofetch should be installed.

[@grantawesome]

Btrfs is pronounced butter-fs btw

[@juanmacias5922]

I've heard "better" xD

[@yungifez]

Darn I just wrote this exact comment with the btw Bruh

[@LinuxEssentials79]

btrfs is very good, but as it's under development it has some pros and cons depending on the use case though. For example, Pros: 1. Snapshots are built-in and they can help you revert to a previous state after testing something. 2. Sub-volumes, which are very similar to partitions, but they're implemented quite differently, as they keep track of size differently. 3. Checksum, which helps ensure data integrity and protects against bit rot. -- Cons: 1. Built-in implementation of RAID. RAID levels in btrfs aren't completely the same as their standard definitions. So I suggest to not use RAID in btrfs just yet. 2. Some features are unreliable. Consult the status page for the latest info on feature stability, because feature status will change as btrfs is developed. 3. It's reputation as some consider it unstable and unreliable (but is it? Well in my opinion yes, but it's depending on the use case, which is normal as btrfs is still under development). Fedora and SUSE use it as the default and I believe it's stable enough as long as you research which features are ready.

[@khanriza]

You outdid yourself here. Thank you.

[@warmdev]

now, we need EP2

[@Shohan11d]

I dual boot fedora and windows 11 on separate storage. I need to have secure boot enabled for valorant. Is it possible to install arch keeping secure boot enabled? As far as I know its not possible. Thank You.

[@rwz]

As soon as my fedora falls me, I will definitely come back to this.

[@fantbox]

Great video - thanks a lot. You tempt me to return to arch 🤔.... I'm curious how you use gnome...? (theming, extensions or plain). Probably worth a short video I think...

[@diogoomoura]

he uses i3wm

[@obeyoutube]

Very informative 👍🏻 thx

[@submariner_42]

its finally here! thanks nerd

[@melanin_m85]

loved it, thanks

[@rc2276]

These videos are awesome.

[@OzoneBhattarai-lm2es]

This was awesome :) . Thank you.

[@typecraft_dev]

You're awesome, thank you!

[@myvideo686]

Cool guide! One small thing tho, you seem to have overlooked disk encryption function in this guide. I'm sure this video mostly focus on basic installation, but since re-encrypt a disk/partition after an installation is quite complicated, and because disk encryption is an extremely important security function (especially for laptop users), imo introducing it as early as possible would be better for new users.

[@a_maxed_out_handle_of_30_chars]

simple and to the point, thanks nerd :)

[@KernalPanics]

I love Arch cause I can break it easily and then figure out how to fix it learning so much in the process.

[@nelsono4315]

I'm a longtime Windows user that now runs Arch Linux on my everyday computer. I used the archinstall command and all worked well for me. I have tried a bunch of different distros in VMs but I find that I prefer Arch. Thanks for the informative video.

[@muntazirsaad1603]

I use void BTW

[@earhacker]

I was so hyped for this - followed your Nvim and Tmux series and loving my setup now - but I just found out Arch won't install on Macs with Apple Silicon. So bummed :(

[@pakhong123]

For normal desktop user, there is no need to setup a root user, just create an normal user with sudo privilege. It will be much more secure and simple.

[@jasonbourne757]

I love that Keyboard sound, which kb is it ?

[@typecraft_dev]

happy hacking pro! its the best been using it for like 10 years :)

[@ReptilianLaserbeam]

I just installed Arch yesterday and your video was of great help. One thing that might be of use: I installed it on a corporate Thinkpad Laptop, and even though I choose an UEFI capable boot loader, Arch didn't boot after the first reboot. I needed to go to the BIOS settings and change the "sleep" option from Windows to Linux, also, disable safe boot. Just to test I didn't go with GNOME but with KDE and it was fairly easy following the arch documentation. If possible please make a video about the packet managers alternative to pacman and something about AUR, I went into the KDE Software center to try it and it installs using flatpack instead of pacman, and even though it works some applications can't seem to find the /app/ folder when they are installed from different packet managers (talking from my recent experience lol). I'll try to get familiarized with the environment and maybe try a tiling window manager once I'm comfortable with using more the terminal :)

[@AhsanHabib-mj5ym]

Using arch for 4 years now... never had a issue ... What I noticed is that most of the breakage actually caused by a full fledged Desktop Environments like plasma, gnome etc...

[@aparuproychowdhury]

I probably haven't seen a vdo that simplifies arch install this much. Waiting for more

[@typecraft_dev]

Love it, thats what I was going for, thanks!

[@user-vw2qt8vp8e]

there are many I mean he just did an archinstall even a potato can do that 🫢 I dunno how you weren't able to find anything maybe you're just d...

[@hyquiemistheg.o.a.t1671]

What do you think about using Arch in WSL2 instead of a separate VM instance?