How to Install Arch Linux 2016 with LXDE Desktop and VMware Tools on VMware Tutorial

Installing Arch Linux 2016 with LXDE Desktop

This tutorial shows how to install Arch Linux 2016 with LXDE Desktop environment on VMware Player or VMware Workstation step-by-step. We'll also install VMware Tools (Open VM Tools) for Arch Linux for better performance and usability features such as Drag-Drop file, Clipboard Sharing and Fit Guest Now. It also helps if you install Arch Linux 2016 on physical hardware such as computer or laptop or bare-metal server.

Arch Linux 2016 with LXDE Desktop Installation Steps:

1. Download Arch Linux 2016 ISO
2. Crete a Virtual Machine for Arch Linux 2016
3. Start Arch Linux 2016 Base Installation
4. Install LXDE Desktop on Arch Linux
5. Install VMware Tools (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 LXDE Desktop Environment?

LXDE (Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment) is an extremely fast-performing and energy-saving desktop environment. LXDE comes with a beautiful interface, multi-language support and additional features. LXDE uses less CPU and less RAM than other environments. It is especially designed for cloud computers with low hardware specifications, such as netbooks, mobile devices or older computers. LXDE can be installed on many Linux distributions including Debian, Fedora, OpenSUSE and Ubuntu. It is the standard for Knoppix and lubuntu.
LXDE Websit: http://lxde.org/

What is VMware Player?

VMware Player is 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/

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

Hope you found this Arch Linux 2016 with LXDE Desktop installation tutorial helpful and informative. Please consider sharing it.