whats so good about arch compared to linux mint? jackpot ( @jackpot@lemmy.ml ) Linux@lemmy.ml • 1 year ago message-square68fedilinkarrow-up196
arrow-up196message-squarewhats so good about arch compared to linux mint? jackpot ( @jackpot@lemmy.ml ) Linux@lemmy.ml • 1 year ago message-square68fedilink
minus-square SokathHisEyesOpen ( @Anticorp@lemmy.ml ) linkfedilink10•1 year ago Not great for computers you don’t use often. If you do, make sure to pacman -Sy archlinux-keyring before you install new updates. Pro tip there!
minus-square Spectacle8011 ( @Spectacle8011@lemmy.comfysnug.space ) linkfedilink5•1 year agoThankfully, it appears this is no longer necessary in most cases since 2022: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Pacman/Package_signing#Upgrade_system_regularly Though, it’s still worthwhile doing it for computers you don’t power on for most of the year, as the service likely hasn’t had a chance to run.
Pro tip there!
Thankfully, it appears this is no longer necessary in most cases since 2022: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Pacman/Package_signing#Upgrade_system_regularly
Though, it’s still worthwhile doing it for computers you don’t power on for most of the year, as the service likely hasn’t had a chance to run.
That’s a nice upgrade.