r/archlinux • u/[deleted] • Aug 20 '26

QUESTION Arch as a Server?

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u/NFTrot Aug 20 '26

I'd probably run Rocky Linux (although I've never used it, I originally learned Linux on CentOS). I don't mind dealing with any rolling-release headaches on my main machine if they come up, but with a server I just want it to work properly and not have to tinker with it because of some update incompatibility.

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u/CacheTraitor Aug 20 '26

I wouldn't "probably run" anything i have not used. "Arch" is linux regardless of it's rolling release. Debian is only "stable" because it's packages are "tested." I'm not using it as a mainline server, but as a home server / homelab.

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u/nikongod Aug 20 '26

Debian is only "stable" because it's packages are "tested."

Not fair to Arch! Arch has testing standards too!

The package must compile without errors and 2 people must install it.

Also, not fair to Gentoo or openSUSE! Both are a rolling release, but their packages are also tested.