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title: Arch Linux Install guide
description:
published: true
date: 2019-11-06T00:04:52.555Z
date: 2019-11-06T00:08:57.015Z
tags:
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However, don't reboot just yet. There are still some things to do before getting into a properly running system.
While we are in the subject of the kernel options cmdline, let's enter...
#### The PARTUUID dilemma
> Using partition names to boot instead of their unique indetifiers will cause the OS not to boot if (when) the partition count or disk order of the computer changes.
> It may change even across reboots. To avoid this issue, extract your partition's `PARTUUID` using `blkid` and edit your options line accordingly.
{.is-danger}
```
title Arch Linux
linux /vmlinuz-linux
initrd /initramfs-linux.img
options root=PARTUUID="9b505600-2d6a-3660-b0c3-d2dfd653c5fd" rw
```
> As long as your firmware doesn't change disk order randomly, **and you know what to touch if it breaks**, this step can be done later.
{.is-info}
There is a [big caveat]() here which is good to read.
## Configuring the system so it's usable
### Language
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```
# btw I use arch
*but it sucks, blackscreens and lasts 5 minutes on battery*
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## I forgot to install a terminal emulator
You always have the TTYs.
Press `ctrl+alt+F4` and login normally.
Press <kbd>ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>alt</kbd>+<kbd>F4</kbd> and login normally.
## Package management
Read the [pacman rosetta](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Pacman/Rosetta).
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## Battery life is nonexistent
The TLP daemon tunes tunables inside the heavily tunable Linux kernel so you have a semblance of battery life.
You can also install it in normal desktops and it makes some difference in wall power draw.
Install `tlp` and enable it, which is quirky.
```
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systemctl mask systemd-rfkill.socket
```
You can technically also install it in normal desktops and it makes some difference in wall power draw.
## The PARTUUID dilemma
> Using partition names to boot instead of their unique indetifiers will cause the OS not to boot if (when) the partition count or disk order of the computer changes.
> It may change even across reboots. To avoid this issue, extract your partition's `PARTUUID` using `blkid` and edit your options line accordingly.
{.is-danger}
```
title Arch Linux
linux /vmlinuz-linux
initrd /initramfs-linux.img
options root=PARTUUID="9b505600-2d6a-3660-b0c3-d2dfd653c5fd" rw
```
> As long as your firmware doesn't change disk order randomly, **and you know what to touch if it breaks**, you can ignore this.
>
> *For now.*
{.is-info}
## NVIDIA Optimus
Install `nvidia` and `nvidia-utils` as normal.
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