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app archtry

Arch Linux Installation Simulator

3 stable releases

Uses new Rust 2024

1.0.3 Jun 1, 2025
1.0.2 Mar 22, 2025

#24 in #educational

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GPL-3.0 license

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ArchTry: Arch Linux Installation Simulator

ArchTry is a safe and fun way to teach you the basics of installing Arch Linux without affecting your real system.


Features

  • Built with Rust – Fast, reliable, and lightweight.
  • GPU Driver Guidance – Select AMD, Intel, or NVIDIA, and get driver recommendations.
  • Device-Specific Setup
    • Laptop – Guides you through Wi-Fi setup.
    • PC – Assumes a wired LAN connection.
  • Step-by-Step Simulation – Follow guided prompts to simulate installation.
  • Safe & Educational – No files are modified, ensuring a risk-free experience.

Installation (Quick Steps)

  • From AUR:

    yay -S archtry
    
  • Using Cargo:

    cargo install archtry
    
  • From Source:

    git clone https://github.com/6z7y56/archtry.git  
    cd archtry  
    make clean install  
    

Usage

Launch ArchTry with:

archtry
  1. Choose your GPU (AMD, Intel, or NVIDIA).
  2. Select your device type (Laptop or PC).
  3. Follow the step-by-step guide to simulate an Arch Linux installation.

Get started with ArchTry today and explore Arch Linux installation in a safe and educational way! 🚀

Dependencies

~3–14MB
~121K SLoC