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Arch Linux – Best Tips for Beginners?
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I wish I new how to easily install an AUR package manager when I first started.
Step 1: go to the AUR and choose a package manager. I recommend paru, but there are plenty of others.
Step 2: install git using pacman
Step 3: copy the git clone URL for paru and pull it
Step 4: CD into the new directory
Step 5: install paru
Now when you find a package from the AUR you want, you can easily install it.
Also, when you update your system, you only need to run
paru -Syu. You don't need to run bothpacman -Syuandparu -Syu.Why paru specifically?
Also, just
paruis equivalent toparu -Syu