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Anarchy Linux Dispels Fear of Arch

Anarchy Linux, the distro formerly known as “Arch-Anywhere Linux” has changed my tune about the terrors of Arch-based Linux as a suitable operating system. In general, however, Arch-anything presents a challenge that may not be worth the effort for typical desktop needs.

A potential trademark violation forced Anarchy Linux developer/maintainer Dylan Schacht to rebrand Arch-Anywhere, his homespun distro. To his credit, this Linux distribution has much to offer in terms of user-friendliness. It could teach most other Arch Linux variants some valuable lessons. Still, there’s room for Arch-Anywhere/Anarchy Linux to improve.

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