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Arch Linux是一份独立开发的、为i686优化的Linux发行，它面向高级Linux用户。它使用自行开发的包管理器pacman来为最新的应用软件提供 更新升级，并进行完整的依赖性维护。Arch可以从光盘镜像或者从FTP服务器安装，它以一份连续演化的、动态的系统形式运作。缺省的安装提供一份坚实的 基础，用户可再进行定制安装。此外，Arch Build System（ABS）能支持简便创建新软件包，修改原先软件包的配置，以及通过Arch Linux User Repository来将这些软件包与其他人共享。
Arch Linux 2008.06 has been released. Arch Linux is an independently developed i686/x86_64-optimized community distribution, based on a rolling-release package model and targeted at competent GNU/Linux users. From the announcement: "Arch Linux 2008.06 'Overlord'. The Arch Linux 2008.06 ISO images are out. This release introduces many changes: 'base' category is always installed; use of UUIDs for persistent device naming; availability of USB disk images alongside traditional ISOs; true live Arch installation environment; inclusion of the beginner's guide from the Wiki; documentation updates; includes the current stable kernel, 2.6.25.6." Here is the very brief release announcement. Download the core installation ISO images from here: archlinux-2008.06-core-i686.iso (291MB, MD5, torrent), archlinux-2008.06-core-x86_64.iso (305MB, MD5, torrent).