Very dumb question, but I’m kinda new to Linux. Do I have to manually update that or does it just do it when I update packages and the like? I’m on Arch btw.
Then Arch is kind of a terrible choice for you. I use it (btw), but I’ve been using linux since 2008.
The learning curve and constant need to troubleshoot things isn’t great for beginners.
EDIT: can someone explain why I’m getting downvoted? Isn’t this common knowledge that Mint and other begginner-friendly distros that don’t have complicated package managers and require less configuration and maintenance are better for someone who’s just starting with Linux?
I myself began with Ubuntu back in '08 but nowadays use both Arch and Mint.
That’s one of the reasons I chose arch. Because of the difficulty i can’t take shortcuts or be lazy and have to actually learn. When I tried something like Pop_OS I definitely enjoyed it but didn’t really learn anything because it was all done for me.
With Arch pacman -Syu will do it for you. Generally you are encouraged to stick with the version in the repositories.
You can install things from source by downloading the source code, building it (eg. gcc code.c or cargo build) and then copying the binary somewhere.
Typically if you were going to install things from Source, you would write a pkgbuild for it and that would integrate it with pacman so you have a centralised manager of everything that you have installed to simplify updates and removal and conflicts etc.
Doing this for small packages is pretty trivial and sometimes necessary. For a large package like KDE plasma It is a very large undertaking and you would never do it in practise.
The maintainers package the desktop environment with a pkgbuild, test it, And then upload it so that you can use it.
Also note that when the arch maintainers do package that software they compile it into a binary so you just have to download it. You don’t also have to build it.
Very dumb question, but I’m kinda new to Linux. Do I have to manually update that or does it just do it when I update packages and the like? I’m on Arch btw.
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What’s so funny? Like I said, I’m new to Linux.
“I use Arch BTW” is a meme in the Linux community. It reflects the perceived urge of Arch users to boast about using it.
Welcome to Linux :)
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/btw-i-use-arch
You may think you’re new…but clearly you have the spirit of a Linux veteran.
Then Arch is kind of a terrible choice for you. I use it (btw), but I’ve been using linux since 2008.
The learning curve and constant need to troubleshoot things isn’t great for beginners.
EDIT: can someone explain why I’m getting downvoted? Isn’t this common knowledge that Mint and other begginner-friendly distros that don’t have complicated package managers and require less configuration and maintenance are better for someone who’s just starting with Linux?
I myself began with Ubuntu back in '08 but nowadays use both Arch and Mint.
That’s one of the reasons I chose arch. Because of the difficulty i can’t take shortcuts or be lazy and have to actually learn. When I tried something like Pop_OS I definitely enjoyed it but didn’t really learn anything because it was all done for me.
Well then that’s a great approach and more power to you. Enjoy Linux!
What are y’all doing that you need to troubleshoot constantly? My experience with arch is about the same as my experience with Debian.
I had way more struggle and frustration using mint/ubuntu than arch/endevourOS/openSuse TW
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Using old kernel and mix of flatpak/repo/snap etc. Is just unpredictable, what happens and why. At least for me.
I love, how in arch anything is verbose! Main reason I love linux and Arch especially.
With Arch
pacman -Syuwill do it for you. Generally you are encouraged to stick with the version in the repositories.You can install things from source by downloading the source code, building it (eg.
gcc code.corcargo build) and then copying the binary somewhere.Typically if you were going to install things from Source, you would write a pkgbuild for it and that would integrate it with
pacmanso you have a centralised manager of everything that you have installed to simplify updates and removal and conflicts etc.Doing this for small packages is pretty trivial and sometimes necessary. For a large package like KDE plasma It is a very large undertaking and you would never do it in practise.
The maintainers package the desktop environment with a pkgbuild, test it, And then upload it so that you can use it.
Also note that when the arch maintainers do package that software they compile it into a binary so you just have to download it. You don’t also have to build it.
New to arch and new to Linux:
Install a yogurt, or yet another one!
You update and then the entire system breaks (because Arch)
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