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15 Updating the Area iso – a year has passed since we created this educational project

We decided to switch from Plasma to Cinnamon

This summary outlines the development and customization process of the Ariser project, highlighting its versatility and user-controlled customization through different iterations like Sierra and Area. The process emphasizes the use of GitHub for managing and updating configurations, showcasing the ease of creating personalized Arch Linux ISOs with tailored desktop environments and packages.

  • Ariser Project Development: The summary begins by detailing the dedication to enhancing the Ariser project, introducing a new layout and the ability to build both Ariser and its fork, Sierra, which toggles between XFCE and Plasma desktops. It also introduces Area, a variant derived from Ariser and Sierra, emphasizing user customization and control through GitHub.

  • Customization and GitHub: It stresses the importance of copying the provided code to one’s GitHub for full control over the project, showcasing the project’s flexibility in allowing users to create their own ISOs with personalized configurations and desktop environments.

  • Sierra Release and Differences: The recent release of Sierra, a new iteration differing mainly in its desktop environment (Plasma for Sierra vs. XFCE for Ariser), highlights the project’s continual evolution and the introduction of new features over time.

  • Configuration Updates and Merging: Through the use of tools like Meld, the process of updating and merging configurations is simplified, ensuring that users can easily incorporate the latest features and improvements from the original Ariser code into their custom versions of Ariser, Sierra, or Area.

  • Building and Testing ISOs: The summary outlines the steps for building and testing custom ISOs, from cloning the necessary repositories to running build scripts and eventually booting up the newly created ISO in a virtual machine to verify the installation and customization.

  • Workflow and Documentation Importance: Emphasizing the project’s workflow and the significance of documentation, the summary underscores the need for users to understand the underlying tools and processes to effectively customize and maintain their Arch Linux installations using Ariser, Sierra, or Area.

This project showcases the power of open-source collaboration and the Arch Linux community’s ethos, providing users with the tools and knowledge to tailor their Arch installations to their preferences while contributing to the broader ecosystem.