Arch Linux 中的引导式安装程序是迈向正确的一步
Arch 安装程序

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20 年来，Arch Linux 为用户提供了一个完全定制、独特的系统。这些年来，它以牺牲用户友好性为代价，赢得了在定制方面独有的声誉。


作为滚动发行版本，Arch Linux 不提供任何固定发行版本，而是每月更新一次。但是，如果你在最近几周下载了 Arch Linux，那么你很可能已经注意到了一个新的附加功能：archinstall。它使 Arch Linux 更加易于安装。


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今天，我将探讨 archinstall 的发布对未来的 Arch Linux 项目和发行版意味着什么。


### Arch Linux 新的发展方向？


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尽管很多人对此感到惊讶，但默认情况下包含官方安装程序实际上是非常明智的举动。这意味着 Arch Linux 的发展方向发生变化，即在保留使其知名的定制性同时更加侧重用户的易用性。


在该安装程序的 GitHub 页面上有这样的描述：



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这意味着新的安装程序不会影响高级用户，同时也使得其可以向更广泛的受众开放，在这一改动所带来的许多优点之中，一个显著的优点即是：更广泛的用户。


更多的用户意味着对项目的更多支持，不管其是通过网络捐赠或参与 Arch Linux 的开发，随着这些项目贡献的增加，不管是新用户还是有经验的用户的使用体验都会得到提升。


### 这必然要发生


回顾过去，我们可以看到安装介质增加了许多对新用户有所帮助的功能。这些示例包括 pacstrap（一个安装基本系统的工具）和 reflector（查找最佳 pacman 镜像的工具）。


另外，多年来，用户一直在追求使用脚本安装的方法，新安装程序允许了用户使用安装脚本。它能够使用 Python 编写脚本，这使得管理员的部署更加容易，成为一个非常有吸引力的选择。


### 更多可定制性（以某种方式？）


尽管这看上去可能有些反直觉，但是这个安装程序实际上能够增进 Arch Linux 的可定制性。当前，Arch Linux 定制性的最大瓶颈是用户的技术水平，而这一问题能够通过 archinstall 解决。


有了新的安装程序，用户不需要掌握创建完美开发环境的技巧，安装程序可以帮助用户完成这些工作，这提供了广泛的自定义选项，是普通用户难以实现的。


### 总结


有了这一新功能，Arch Linux 似乎正在向着“用户友好”这一软件设计哲学靠近，新安装程序为新手和高级用户提供了广泛的好处。其中包括更广泛的定制性和更大的用户社区。


总而言之，这个新变动对整个 Arch Linux 社区都会产生积极的影响。


你对这个 Arch Linux 安装程序怎么看？是否已经尝试过它了呢？




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via: <https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-new-guided-installer/>


作者：[Jacob Crume](https://news.itsfoss.com/author/jacob/) 选题：[lujun9972](https://github.com/lujun9972) 译者：[Kevin3599](https://github.com/Kevin3599) 校对：[wxy](https://github.com/wxy)


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For 20 years, Arch Linux has provided users access to a completely custom and unique system. Over those years, it has built a reputation for customization, at the expense of user-friendliness.

As a [rolling release distro](https://itsfoss.com/rolling-release/?ref=news.itsfoss.com), Arch doesn’t provide any set releases, instead they just update the image each month. However, if you have downloaded Arch in the last few weeks, you may have noticed a new addition: **archinstall**. It makes [installing Arch Linux way easier](https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-linux-easy-install/).

![](https://i1.wp.com/news.itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/04/arch-install-tool.png?resize=780%2C411&ssl=1)

Today, I will be discussing what this change represents for the future of the Arch project, and what this could mean for future releases.

## A New Direction for Arch?

![arch installer](https://github.com/archlinux/archinstall/raw/master/docs/logo.png)

While many were surprised at this move, having an official installer included by default is actually a very sensible move. It signifies a change in direction for Arch, with a greater focus on accessibility, while still retaining the legendary customization it is known for.

As the installer’s GitHub page says:

The guided installer will provide user-friendly options along the way, but the keyword here is options, they are optional and will never be forced upon anyone


This means that the new installer doesn’t affect advanced users, yet also opens up the distro to a wider audience. Among the many benefits this change brings, one stands above the crowd: more users.

More users mean more support for the project, whether that is through donations or development work. And with each of these contributions, the user experience continues to improve for both new and experienced users alike.

## This was bound to happen

Looking into the past, we can see many additions to the installation medium that have helped new users. Examples of these include [pacstrap](https://man.archlinux.org/man/pacstrap.8?ref=news.itsfoss.com) (a tool to install base system) and [reflector](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Reflector?ref=news.itsfoss.com) (a tool to find the best pacman mirrors).

Plus, users have been asking for a way to script their installation for years, which the new installer provides. Capable of being scripted in Python, it enables far easier deployment for administrators, making it a very attractive option.

## More Customizability (Somehow?)

While it may seem counter-intuitive, the inclusion of an installer actually may improve the customization options of Arch. Currently, the biggest bottleneck with Arch’s incredible customization options is the user’s skill level, an issue eliminated thanks to archinstall.

With the new installer, you don’t need to have the skills to create your perfect environment, instead taking advantage of the installer to do it for you. This opens up a huge range of customization options that would otherwise be out of reach for the average user.

## Closing Thoughts

With this new addition, it seems that Arch Linux has started moving towards a more User-Friendly philosophy. The new installer provides a wide range of benefits to Newbies and advanced users alike. These include wider customization options and a larger community.

All in all, the new installer will provide a positive impact on the community as a whole.

*What do you think about the new Arch guided installer? Have you tried it out yet?*

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