ArchMerge

ArchMerge is an Arch Linux distribution that combines Xfce 4, Openbox, and i3.

Developer Erik Dubois designed the new distro as part of a platform to help users learn how to use Linux in general and Arch Linux in particular. He has provided a series of learning steps that enable new users to gain proficiency and comfort using Arch Linux.

That learning scheme is built around a two-part choice of downloads. ArchMerge is the logical starting point. It is somewhat of a rarity in that it offers a fully functional live session that lets you try it out without installing anything. The ArchMerge ISO gets you the default Xfce desktop. You must work your way through the learning materials to discover how to install the Openbox and I3 choices. Most Arch Linux options merely let you burn the downloaded ISO file to DVD to use as an installation medium. They usually do not boot your computer into a standalone demo mode. Download the ArchMergeD ISO file to get he bare-bones installation to begin building your own custom-made Arch computing platform. The developer set up two distinct websites: ArchMerge and ArchMergeD.