ArchBang

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GreenBANG
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GreenBANG Linux 0111
DeveloperStan McLaren
OS familyUnix-like (Linux kernel)
Working stateCurrent
Source modelOpen source
Latest release(Rolling release)
Marketing targetGeneral purpose
Available inEnglish
Update methodPacman
Package managerPacman
Supported platformsx86-64
Kernel typeMonolithic (Linux)
UserlandGNU
Default
user interface		labwc
LicenseGNU General Public License
Official websitearchbang.org

ArchBang Linux, also briefly known as GreenBANG, is a simple lightweight rolling release Linux distribution based on a minimal Arch Linux operating system with the i3 tiling window manager,[1] previously using the Openbox stacking window manager. ArchBang is especially suitable for high performance on old or low-end hardware with limited resources.[2][3][4] ArchBang's aim is to provide a simple out-of-the-box Arch-based Linux distribution with a pre-configured i3 desktop suite, adhering to Arch principles.[5][6]

ArchBang has also been recommended as a fast installation method for people who have experience installing Arch Linux but want to avoid the more demanding default installation of Arch Linux when reinstalling it on another PC.[7]

History

Inspired by CrunchBang Linux (which was derived from Debian), ArchBang was originally conceived and founded in a forum thread posted on the CrunchBang Forums[8] by Willensky Aristide (a.k.a. Will X TrEmE). Aristide wanted a rolling release with the Openbox setup that Crunchbang came with. Arch Linux provided the light configurable rolling release system that was needed as a base for the Openbox desktop. With the encouragement and help of many in the CrunchBang community, and the addition of developer Pritam Dasgupta (a.k.a. sHyLoCk), the project began to take form. The goal was to make Arch Linux look like CrunchBang.[9]

As of April 16, 2012, the new project leader is Stan McLaren.[10]

In July 2025, McLaren announced that ArchBang would be renamed to GreenBANG due to concerns about potential legal action from Arch Linux over trademark laws.[11]However, the name has been since reverted to ArchBang in November 2025.[12]

Installation

ArchBang is available as an x86-64 ISO file for live CD installation or installed on a USB flash drive. The live CD is designed to allow the user to test the operating system prior to installation.[13]

ArchBang comes with a modified Arch Linux graphical installation script for installation and also provides a simple, easy to follow, step-by-step installation guide.[14]

Reception

Jesse Smith reviewed the ArchBang 2011 for DistroWatch Weekly:[15] Template:Quote Smith also reviewed ArchBang 2013.09.01.[16]

Whitson Gordon from Lifehacker wrote review about ArchBang in 2011:[17] Template:Quote

References

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."November Release i3 Tiling Window Manager Based – ArchBang Live Iso". November 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Justin Pot. "ArchBang Is Lightweight & Always Up To Date". MakeUseOf. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Lucian Parfeni. "ArchBang 2011.09 Includes the Linux 3.0.4-1 Kernel". Softpedia. Retrieved July 9, 2011.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Marius Nestor. "ArchBang Linux 2011.11 Is Now Available". Softpedia. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."The Arch Way".
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Arch Linux Wiki entry for ArchBang". Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved November 1, 2011.
  7. ^ ArchBang Brings Arch Linux’s Greatest Features to Your PC Without the Stressful Installation
  8. ^ Crunchbang Forums Script error: No such module "webarchive".
  9. ^ ArchBang thread on CrunchBang Script error: No such module "webarchive".
  10. ^ ArchBang new project leader Script error: No such module "webarchive".
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.mrgreen (July 1, 2025). "A Little Green Bang for Your Buck 💚💥 - GreenBANG Project". Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.mrgreen (November 2, 2025). "ArchBang rises again..."
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Chris von Eitzen. "ArchBang Linux 2011.01 brings new look". The H-Online. Archived from the original on February 5, 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2011.
  14. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."ArchBang Installation". Archived from the original on December 25, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2011.
  15. ^ DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 395, 7 March 2011
  16. ^ DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 526, 23 September 2013
  17. ^ ArchBang Brings Arch Linux's Greatest Features to Your PC Without the Stressful Installation

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