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Virola Client installation on Arch Linux

To install Virola Client on Arch Linux, follow these steps:

  1. Upgrade your Arch system. This step is not mandatory, but recommended to eliminate potential issues. For the best results, you may need to run these commands more than once:
    sudo pacman -S gnupg
    sudo pacman -S archlinux-keyring
    sudo pacman -Syu
    sudo reboot
    
  2. Install wget:
    sudo pacman -S wget
    
  3. Download the Virola Client installer:
    wget https://virola.io/downloads/2.5.1.25032613/virola-client-arch-2.5.1.25032613_x86_64.pkg.tar.zst
    
  4. Install the Virola Client
    sudo pacman -U ./virola-client-arch-2.5.1.25032613_x86_64.pkg.tar.zst
    
  5. Install additional libraries required to run the Virola Client:
    sudo pacman -S libxcb xcb-util-cursor
    
  6. Run the Virola Client from the Start Menu / Apps / Internet / Virola. Alternatively, you can run the Virola Client from the command line:
    virola
    

Arch Linux is a lightweight and flexible Linux distribution that follows a rolling-release model, ensuring users always have access to the latest software versions.

The initial Arch installation provides a minimal base system, allowing users to build and configure their system according to their preferences. This makes it very popular among advanced users who want full control over their environment.