From dc0eea21dabcd82e41cda9f197fc33e66aad8726 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DarkSun Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:02:32 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?=E9=80=89=E9=A2=98[tech]:=2020220317=20XeroLinu?= =?UTF-8?q?x:=20A=20Beautiful=20Arch-based=20Linux=20With=20Excellent=20Cu?= =?UTF-8?q?stomizability=20by=20Default?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit sources/tech/20220317 XeroLinux- A Beautiful Arch-based Linux With Excellent Customizability by Default.md --- ...th Excellent Customizability by Default.md | 165 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 165 insertions(+) create mode 100644 sources/tech/20220317 XeroLinux- A Beautiful Arch-based Linux With Excellent Customizability by Default.md diff --git a/sources/tech/20220317 XeroLinux- A Beautiful Arch-based Linux With Excellent Customizability by Default.md b/sources/tech/20220317 XeroLinux- A Beautiful Arch-based Linux With Excellent Customizability by Default.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..92e41fbc77 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20220317 XeroLinux- A Beautiful Arch-based Linux With Excellent Customizability by Default.md @@ -0,0 +1,165 @@ +[#]: subject: "XeroLinux: A Beautiful Arch-based Linux With Excellent Customizability by Default" +[#]: via: "https://itsfoss.com/xerolinux/" +[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/" +[#]: collector: "lujun9972" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +XeroLinux: A Beautiful Arch-based Linux With Excellent Customizability by Default +====== + +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][1] article. + +However, some [Arch-based distros][2] 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 + +![][3] + +[XeroLinux][4] is a personal project by Steve, a.k.a. [TechXero][5] 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. + +### **Ease of Installation** + +XeroLinux uses [Calamares installer][6] to let you easily install the Linux distribution without needing to rely on the terminal or the [guided Arch installer][7]. + +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. + +![][8] + +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. + +![][9] + +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. + +![][10] + +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][11] (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][12] to find alternatives to it. + +![][13] + +Not to forget, you get a customized lock screen (or login screen) that looks pretty good! + +![][14] + +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. + +![][15] + +### **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][16] to get help with it. + +In addition to that, you get to see the [Latte Dock][17], which you can customize and tweak as you like. + +![][18] + +There are several options to customize the dock; make sure you carefully tweak the settings before things look weird. + +![][19] + +Moreover, you get the [Kvantum Manager][20] 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][4] or the [GitHub repo][21]. + +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][22] article to know the differences if you’re curious about the desktop environments. + +### **Performance** + +Considering it features the latest available [Linux Kernel 5.16][23], 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: + +![][24] + +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. + +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. + +[Try XeroLinux][4] + +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. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://itsfoss.com/xerolinux/ + +作者：[Ankush Das][a] +选题：[lujun9972][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-vs-arch/ +[2]: https://itsfoss.com/arch-based-linux-distros/ +[3]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/xerolinux-home.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1 +[4]: https://xerolinux.xyz/ +[5]: https://twitter.com/TechXero +[6]: https://calamares.io/ +[7]: https://itsfoss.com/install-arch-linux-virtualbox/ +[8]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/xerolinux-install-1.png?resize=800%2C555&ssl=1 +[9]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/xerolinux-install.png?resize=800%2C555&ssl=1 +[10]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/xerolinux-ui.jpg?resize=800%2C398&ssl=1 +[11]: https://itsfoss.com/synaptic-package-manager/ +[12]: https://itsfoss.com/linux-terminal-emulators/ +[13]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/xerolinux-utilities.jpg?resize=800%2C652&ssl=1 +[14]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/xerolinux-lockscreen.jpg?resize=800%2C546&ssl=1 +[15]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/xerolinux-configuration-tool.jpg?resize=800%2C480&ssl=1 +[16]: https://itsfoss.com/kde-customization/ +[17]: https://github.com/KDE/latte-dock +[18]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/xerolinux-latte-dock.png?resize=800%2C134&ssl=1 +[19]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/xerolinux-latte-dock-options.jpg?resize=800%2C570&ssl=1 +[20]: https://store.kde.org/p/1005410/ +[21]: https://github.com/xerolinux/xero-layan-git +[22]: https://itsfoss.com/kde-vs-gnome/ +[23]: https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-5-16/ +[24]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/xerolinux-resource.png?resize=800%2C468&ssl=1