XeroLinux：一个漂亮的基于 Arch 的 Linux，天生具备出色的可定制性
Arch XeroLinux
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Arch Linux 是那些希望对他们的操作系统有更多控制权的 Linux 用户的一个流行选择。


虽然许多有经验的用户对 Arch Linux 进行了定制，以提供一些最好的用户体验（就其用户界面而言），但对于新的 Linux 用户来说，这可能是一个挑战。


如果你不了解 Arch Linux 的具体情况，你可能想读一下这篇 [Ubuntu 与 Arch Linux 比较](https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-vs-arch/) 的文章。


然而，还有一些 [基于 Arch 的发行版](https://itsfoss.com/arch-based-linux-distros/) 旨在提供一个更容易上手的体验，而不会剥夺你的控制权。


**XeroLinux** 是我们最近遇到的其中一个。


### XeroLinux：又一个基于 Arch 的发行版


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[XeroLinux](https://xerolinux.xyz/) 是 Steve（又名 [TechXero](https://twitter.com/TechXero)）的个人项目，旨在提供一个“华丽”的 Arch Linux 版本。


请注意，这是一个充满激情的项目，而不是一个由庞大的贡献者团队支持的主流发行版（还没有）。在你替换你的主系统前，你应该先在虚拟机或测试机上试用它。


在这里，我们会为其愉快的开箱即用体验和一些令人更兴奋的地方，简单介绍一下 XeroLinux 的特色。


### 安装的简易性


XeroLinux 使用 [Calamares 安装程序](https://calamares.io/) 来让你轻松地安装 Linux 发行版，而不需要依赖终端或 [引导式 Arch 安装程序](https://itsfoss.com/install-arch-linux-virtualbox/)。


虽然安装体验与流行的 Linux 发行版相似，但你可以在安装时选择图形驱动程序、特定的 Linux 内核和工具。


![](/data/attachment/album/202204/02/102202e8j8vysjsr684nin.png)


你可以安装 System76 的电源管理驱动，并启用对 Nvidia Optimus Manager 的支持，为你的笔记本电脑切换显卡。有趣！


你还可以在安装时选择密码管理器、主题、浏览器和各种不同的软件包，这应该会让使用变得很方便。


考虑到你可以以选择的形式设置所有基本选项，你在安装后没有太多可担心的。


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当你选择了需要的东西，只需重新启动并开始使用桌面。


### 用户体验


XeroLinux 的开箱即用的体验令人印象深刻。桌面的整体外观和感觉包括许多新的功能补充，如显示 CPU 使用情况、网络速度等的小工具。


它还支持全局菜单，使应用程序窗口看起来更干净，为 macOS 用户切换到 Linux 提供了舒适的体验。


![](/data/attachment/album/202204/02/102202im3mi39vg5tvvfhf.jpg)


通过所有预装的应用，你可以轻松地安装新的软件，卸载现有的工具并进行各种操作。


它同时具有 pamac 和 [Synaptic 包管理器](https://itsfoss.com/synaptic-package-manager/)（可在安装时选择）。因此，你可以获得大量的软件工具，你可以通过它们中的任何一个轻松安装。


其他产品包括两个文件管理器（Dolphin 和 Thunar）、Yakuake 终端、Spectacle 屏幕截图、KWrite、Konsole 等主要 KDE 版本中的其他 KDE 工具。


如果你不喜欢 Yakuake 终端仿真器，请参考我们的 [终端仿真器列表](https://itsfoss.com/linux-terminal-emulators/)，找到它的替代品。


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另外不要忘了，你会得到一个定制的锁屏（登录屏），看起来很不错!


![](/data/attachment/album/202204/02/102202f41dohhjzc8df8dd.jpg)


当你启动系统时，你还会注意到一个 **XeroLinux 配置工具**。它可以让你快速执行一些基本任务，比如检查 NVIDIA 显卡、安装 KVM/QEMU、禁用自动启动、安装 KDE 窗口平铺，以及其他一些配置，如下图所示。


![](/data/attachment/album/202204/02/102202v5kcs5gjh64g6g89.jpg)


### 可定制性


XeroLinux 在其主版本中采用了 KDE 桌面环境。因此，你自然会有无尽的定制选项。


最好是参考我们的 [KDE 定制指南](https://itsfoss.com/kde-customization/)来获得帮助。


除此之外，你还可以看到 [Latte Dock](https://github.com/KDE/latte-dock)，你可以根据自己的喜好进行定制和调整。


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有几个定制停靠区的选项，确保你仔细调整设置，以免看起来很奇怪。


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此外，你会得到 [Kvantum Manager](https://store.kde.org/p/1005410/)，可以帮助你安装外部主题。


如果这还不够，开发者还提供了一些 RICE/主题和 Grub 主题，你可以在 [官方网站](https://xerolinux.xyz/) 或 [GitHub 仓库](https://github.com/xerolinux/xero-layan-git) 上找到所列的主题。


（LCTT 译注：RICE 不是指大米。它是 “<ruby> 受赛车启发的美容强化 <rt>  Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancements </rt></ruby>” 的缩写。原意是指：给汽车增加的部件，使它们看起来很快，但其实内部调校，实际上一样慢。在 Linux 上指各种对桌面的粉饰，使其看起来花哨。）


换句话说，开发者提供的一些脚本可以帮助你进行改造，但请注意，最好是自己定制，这样就不会出现其他问题。


### 桌面环境选项


主版本使用的是 KDE，但如果你想尝试一下，你也有另一个 XFCE 变体。（LCTT 译注：由于项目作者实在无力维护两个 DE，因此放弃了 XFCE 变体。）


XFCE 版是为旧系统量身定做的（或者如果你需要节省系统资源）。


它最初还提供了一个 GNOME 版本，但由于每次更新都会出现扩展失效的问题，所以它放弃了对它的支持。如果你对桌面环境感到好奇，你可能想通过我们的 [KDE Plasma 对比 GNOME](https://itsfoss.com/kde-vs-gnome/) 文章来了解它们的区别。


### 性能


考虑到它具有最新可用的 [Linux 内核 5.16](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-5-16/)，它应该可以在各种硬件配置下正常工作。


但是，我还没有在裸机上测试过它。根据我虚拟机的使用经验，它运行良好，没有任何特殊问题。


以下是其 KDE 版本的资源使用情况：


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使用它的 XFCE 变体时，你可能会注意到较低的资源使用率。


### 你应该试试 XeroLinux 吗？


我喜欢 XeroLinux 的外观和感觉。


不仅限于此，在安装时你还可以选择多种软件包和做出各种最好的选择。



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如果你在安装时就知道自己需要什么，那么它应该是一个有吸引力的基于 Arch 的 Linux 发行版。


你试过 XeroLinux 了吗？ 在下面的评论中让我知道你的想法。




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作者：[Ankush Das](https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/) 选题：[lujun9972](https://github.com/lujun9972) 译者：[geekpi](https://github.com/geekpi) 校对：[wxy](https://github.com/wxy)


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Arch Linux is a popular option for Linux users who want more control over their operating system.

While many experienced users customize the Arch Linux experience to provide some of the best user experiences (in terms of its UI), it could be challenging for new Linux users.

If you are not aware of the specifics about Arch Linux, you might want to read out [Ubuntu vs Arch Linux comparison](https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-vs-arch/) article.

However, some [Arch-based distros](https://itsfoss.com/arch-based-linux-distros/) aim to offer a more accessible experience without taking the control away.

**XeroLinux** is one of the options that we recently came across.

## XeroLinux: Yet Another Arch-Based Distribution

[XeroLinux](https://xerolinux.xyz/?ref=itsfoss.com) is a personal project by Steve, a.k.a. [TechXero](https://twitter.com/TechXero?ref=itsfoss.com) to offer an “eye-candy” version of Arch Linux.

Note that this is a passion project and not a mainstream distro backed by a big team of contributors (yet). You should try it on a VM or a test machine before replacing it on your primary system.

Here, we feature XeroLinux with a quick review for its pleasant out-of-the-box experience and a few more exciting things.

![xerolinux home](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/xerolinux-home.jpg)

**Ease of Installation**

XeroLinux uses [Calamares installer](https://calamares.io/?ref=itsfoss.com) to let you easily install the Linux distribution without needing to rely on the terminal or the[ guided Arch installer](https://itsfoss.com/install-arch-linux-virtualbox/).

While the installation experience is similar to popular Linux distros, you get the ability to select graphics drivers, specific Linux kernels, and tools as you proceed.

![xerolinux install 1](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/xerolinux-install-1.png)

You get to install System76’s power management driver and enable support for Nvidia Optimus Manager to switch graphics for your Laptop. Interesting!

You also get to choose password managers, themes, browsers, and a wide range of different packages at the time of installation, which should make things convenient.

Considering you get all the essential options in the form of a selection, you do not have a lot to worry about post-installation.

![xerolinux install](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/xerolinux-install.png)

Once you select what’s required, simply restart and start using the desktop.

**User Experience**

The out-of-the-box experience with XeroLinux is impressive. The overall look and feel of the desktop include many new functional additions like the widgets to show CPU usage, network speed, and more.

It also supports the global menu, making the application window look cleaner and offering a comfortable experience for macOS users to switch to Linux.

![xerolinux ui](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/xerolinux-ui.jpg)

With all the pre-installed applications, you can easily install new software, uninstall existing tools and perform various operations.

It features both pamac and [Synaptic package manager](https://itsfoss.com/synaptic-package-manager/) (available to select during installation). So, you get access to loads of software utilities that you can easily install through either of them.

Other offerings include two file managers (Dolphin and Thunar), Yakuake terminal, Spectacle screenshot, KWrite, Konsole, and other KDE tools in its primary KDE edition.

If you do not prefer the Yakuake terminal emulator, refer to our [list of terminal emulators](https://itsfoss.com/linux-terminal-emulators/) to find alternatives to it.

![xerolinux utilities](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/xerolinux-utilities.jpg)

Not to forget, you get a customized lock screen (or login screen) that looks pretty good!

![xerolinux lockscreen](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/xerolinux-lockscreen.jpg)

When you boot into the system, you will also notice a **XeroLinux configuration tool**. It lets you perform some essential tasks quickly, like checking for NVIDIA card, installing KVM/QEMU, disabling autostart, installing KDE window tiling, and some other configurations, as shown below.

![xerolinux configuration tool](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/xerolinux-configuration-tool.jpg)

**Customizability**

XeroLinux features the KDE desktop environment in its main edition. So, naturally, you get endless customization options.

It would be best to refer to our [KDE customization guide](https://itsfoss.com/kde-customization/) to get help with it.

In addition to that, you get to see the [Latte Dock](https://github.com/KDE/latte-dock?ref=itsfoss.com), which you can customize and tweak as you like.

![xerolinux latte dock](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/xerolinux-latte-dock.png)

There are several options to customize the dock; make sure you carefully tweak the settings before things look weird.

![xerolinux latte dock options](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/xerolinux-latte-dock-options.jpg)

Moreover, you get the [Kvantum Manager](https://store.kde.org/p/1005410/?ref=itsfoss.com) that can help you install external themes.

If that wasn’t enough, the developer also makes a few Rice/Themes and Grub themes available that you can find listed on the [official site](https://xerolinux.xyz/?ref=itsfoss.com) or the [GitHub repo](https://github.com/xerolinux/xero-layan-git?ref=itsfoss.com).

In other words, there are some scripts made available by the developer that can help you get a makeover but do note that it is better to customize things yourself so that nothing else breaks.

**Desktop Environment Options**

The primary edition features KDE, but you also have another XFCE variant if you want to give it a try.

The XFCE edition is tailored for older systems (or if you need to save up system resources).

It did offer a GNOME edition initially, but it dropped support for it due to issues with extensions breaking, with every update. You might want to go through our [KDE Plasma vs GNOME](https://itsfoss.com/kde-vs-gnome/) article to know the differences if you’re curious about the desktop environments.

**Performance**

Considering it features the latest available [Linux Kernel 5.16](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-5-16/?ref=itsfoss.com), it should work fine with a variety of hardware configurations.

However, I haven’t tested it on bare metal. As per my experience with it as a virtual machine, it worked well without any peculiar issues.

Here’s what the resource usage looks like on its KDE edition:

![xerolinux resource](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/xerolinux-resource.png)

You may notice lower resource usage when using its XFCE variant.

## Should You Try XeroLinux?

I enjoyed the look and feel that I got with XeroLinux. I would even consider it one of the best [beautiful-looking distros](https://itsfoss.com/beautiful-linux-distributions/) out there.

Not just limited to that, you also get several package choices and the ability to choose the best of Linux right at the time of installation.

If you know what you need at the time of installation, it should be an attractive Arch-based Linux distribution for you.

Have you tried XeroLinux yet? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.