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| Installing Arch Linux 2016 with KDE Plasma 5 |
This tutorial shows how to install Arch Linux 2016 with KDE Plasma 5 Desktop environment on VMware step-by-step. We'll also install Open-VM-Tools in Arch Linux for better performance and usability. It also helps if you install Arch Linux 2016 on physical hardware.
Arch Linux 2016 with KDE Plasma 5 Installation Steps
- Download Arch Linux 2016 ISO
- Crete a Virtual Machine for Arch Linux 2016
- Start Arch Linux 2016 Base Installation
- Install KDE Plasma 5 on Arch Linux
- Install Open-VM-Tools for Arch Linux
What is Arch Linux?
Arch Linux is a rising star in the Linux community. It's designed to be flexible, lightweight and minimal. Arch Linux is the best distribution when it comes to picking something which is totally under user's control. When a user installs Arch, they are actually building their entire OS and choose components they need. Installing Arch requires a certain level of knowledge with the command line. I advice you to watch the entire video for successful Arch Linux installation!Arch Linux Website: https://www.archlinux.org/
What is KDE Plasma 5?
KDE Plasma 5 is the fifth and current generation of the desktop environment created by KDE primarily for Linux systems. KDE Plasma 5 is the successor of KDE Plasma 4.It includes a new default theme Breeze. The graphical interface was fully migrated to QML, which uses OpenGL for hardware acceleration resulting in better performance and reduced power consumption.
KDE Website: https://www.kde.org/
What is VMware Workstation?
VMware Workstation is a hypervisor that runs on x86-64 computers; it enables users to set up one or more virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine, and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine.VMware Workstation product website: https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation
What is VMware Player?
It's a desktop virtualization application that runs one or more operating systems on the same computer. With its simple user interface, unmatched operating system support and portability, it’s now easier than ever for IT professionals to get their users up and running with a corporate desktop. If you want to learn more about virtual machines or run virtual machines at home in a non-commercial environment you may use VMware Player at no cost.Download VMware Player: https://www.vmware.com/go/downloadplayer/
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