How Do I Get a Linux Arch GUI?

Question

I have recently purchased Arch Linux latest version and realised that it has no GUI. How do I get one easily?

Cheers

Answer 1

Here is a tutorial for installing xorg and kde:



http://www.freetechie.com/blog/installing-xorg-and-kde-on-arch-linux/



I prefer XFCE4



http://linux-software-news-tutorials.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-to-install-xfce-on-arch-linux.html



but you need to install xorg first.

Answer 2

Thought you may find this interesting. A GUI installer for authentic Arch Linux. The FU-Arch (for users Arch) project.



http://www.jeffstory.org/wordpress/?p=783

Answer 3

Log on then type in startx If you installed a gui at install



To be frank if you are new to linux (You must be if you paid for a cd when the iso is free).

Arch is very advanced start with ubuntu, puppy linux, or mint

Answer 4

Arch provides some of the clearest documentation of any Linux distro.



Their wiki and user guides are invaluable for running an Arch based system.



Main page: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Main_Page



A list of various graphical desktop environments available for Arch: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Desktop_environment#Desktop_environments



Instructions for installing "X": https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Beginners%27_Guide#Graphical_User_Interface

Answer 5

Install X

Install a desktop enviroment

Install a display manager

Configure to start the display manager at boot.

The arch wiki has all sort of documentation to get you moving in the right direction.

Answer 6

yeah ... i don't get why you bought an Arch cd ..... where did you buy it from ?





also Arch is very difficult but ... if you read the arch wiki you just might be able to get a gui

anyway

i after much thought.... i .... recommend you.... oh this is a tough one um.......Ubuntu

yep even with the new Unity interface haha -- i used to HATE Unity but now i like it

so please if you are new then start with Ubuntu or Linux Mint - i just like Unity haha

Linux mint doesn't have Unity so... yeah

http://www.ubuntu.com

Answer 7

WordPress it's the best way to create and manage websites and blogs.



Here is the website where i have download Wordpress for free http://j.mp/1pkhrGi

Answer 8

Like the others I can't understand why you bought a copy when it's free to download, http://distrowatch.com/?newsid=07530



Mint is one of the easiest and everything 'works out of the box'. Like most other Linux distros it is also free.



http://distrowatch.com/?newsid=07353