Best Answer: How Long Does It Take to Set up Arch Linux?
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Two hours is a reasonable time for an Arch Linux installation. It is not hard to install, but Arch is a distro that eschews easy-do-everything-install in favor of a only-install-what-you-need streamlined installation.

How long learn Arch Linux?

The basic installation takes me 10 minutes on a simple system (notebook). From then you have to make updates, install your packages and so on. This step heavily depend on your internet connection.

How long does it take for Linux to install?

Generally, the FIRST installation takes about 2 hours, and you make some kind of Goof you know about, don’t know about, find out later, or just blunder into. Generally the SECOND installation takes about 2 hours and you have acquired a GOOD idea of how you want to do it the next time, so it’s a little more optimal.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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