Specific purpose

Linux distributions based on Arch Linux with a specific purpose.

  • BioArchLinux - (Bioinformatics/Biology) Arch Community for Biologists & Arch Repository for Biological Software.
  • BlackArch Linux - (Security/Forensics) - An Arch Linux-based distribution designed for penetration testers and security researchers.
  • ArchStrike - (Security) - A distribution for security professionals and researchers based on Arch Linux.
  • SystemRescueCd - (Data Rescue) - An Arch-based Linux system on a bootable CD-ROM or USB drive, designed for repairing a system and data after a crash.
  • MorpheusArch Linux - (Data Rescue) - A distribution based on Arch Linux.
  • LinHES - (MythTV) - An attempt to make the installation of GNU/Linux and MythTV as trivial as possible.
  • UBOS - (Server) - A Linux distribution designed to greatly reduce the amount of time required to set up and maintain common network services.
  • TalkingArch - (Assistive) - A re-spin of the Arch Linux live ISO image, modified to include speech and Braille output for blind and visually-impaired users.
  • Archphile - (Raspberry Pi/ARM/Audio) - Yet another linux audio distribution for embedded boards.
  • BBQLinux - (Android Developers) - A user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers. It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based distributions like LineageOS or OmniROM.
  • RaspArch - (Raspberry Pi/ARM) - A “remaster” of Arch Linux ARM.