Quick Answer: Does Arch Linux Rpm?
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The only Linux download option is RPM. I am not interested in using arch repositories to install sqldeveloper. I can only use what the vendor provides. The package in the AUR is “what the vendor” provides: that is how packaging on Arch works.

Does RPM work on Arch?

It’s fairly straightforward to install an RPM on Arch: … Download the RPM for your architecture (64- or 32-bit) Install rpmextract for extracting the RPM and any dependencies the program has (libidn for Google Music Manager for example) with pacman.

Is Arch Linux really that hard?

Archlinux WiKi is always there to help novice users. 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. I found Arch install to be very easy, actually.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

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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