Arch-GNOME.txt

ARCH and GNOME 48 - WSL - Install Gnome 48 via ARCH - Windows 11 - X410 - Linux YouTube - github - 2025

How to install GNOME 48 via ARCH - WSL - TEXT
https://github.com/vinberg88/opensuse/blob/main/ARCH-GNOME-2025.txt

How to install GNOME 48 via ARCH - WSL - MOVIE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6nCOEpFkV0

ARCH Linux for WSL - you will find it here for WSL or go to Microsoft Store.
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9mznmnksm73x?hl=sv-SE&gl=US

Use X410 - X Server for Windows 11 in this video and it works well. Find it in Micorsoft store. 
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9pm8lp83g3l3?hl=en-US&gl=US

Raft WSL is a powerful tool for managing Windows Subsystem
for Linux (WSL) distributions, enabling installation, snapshots, version
control, and seamless integration with Windows tools.
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9msmjqd017x7?hl=en-US&gl=US


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About Arch - https://archlinux.org

Arch Linux, a lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution
that tries to Keep It Simple. Arch Linux is an independently 
developed, x86-64 general-purpose GNU/Linux distribution that strives
to provide the latest stable versions of most software by following
a rolling-release model. The default installation is a minimal
base system, configured by the user to only add what is purposely required.
Arch Linux uses a "rolling release" system which allows one-time
installation and perpetual software upgrades. It is not generally
necessary to reinstall or upgrade your Arch Linux system from one
"version" to the next. By issuing one command, an Arch system is
kept up-to-date and on the bleeding edge.

About GNOME desktop - https://www.gnome.org

GNOME is designed to help you have the best possible computing
experience. Every aspect of GNOME has been crafted to fit together
as a harmonious whole, providing a consistent and integrated 
experience. Our attention to detail means a smooth and polished
product that lets you do the things you want without getting
in the way. GNOME is satisfying to use and beautiful to behold.
GNOME provides a focused working environment that helps you get
things done. It is packed with features that will make you more
productive: a powerful search feature that helps you access all
your work from one place; side-by-side windows that make it easy
to view several documents at the same time; seamless integration
with online accounts which allows you to access all your data in
one place; and a messaging system that comfortably deals with 
notifications, letting you quickly respond in place or return to 
them in a convenient time. Gnome desktop is my favorite!

Find More Stuff here About WSL - Linux - Microsoft - https://github.com/vinberg88/opensuse

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TIME TO START INSTALL FOR GNOME 48 VIA ARCH AND WINDOWS 10/11..

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First thing to do change this file.

Paste in terminal: sudo nano /etc/pacman.conf 

and change in file to - Delete old text.

# Misc options
#UseSyslog
Color
ParallelDownloads = 20
ILoveCandy
#TotalDownload
#CheckSpace
VerbosePkgLists

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Reboot Reboot Reboot Reboot Reboot Reboot Reboot Reboot ARCH

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Time to Update all and get fast repos/mirrors

Go here and find your repos/mirrors: https://archlinux.org/mirrorlist/

MY TEXT THAT I USE FOR ARCH REPOS...

##
## Arch Linux repository mirrorlist
## Generated on 2025-05-30
##

## Sweden
Server = http://mirror.accum.se/mirror/archlinux/$repo/os/$arch
Server = https://mirror.accum.se/mirror/archlinux/$repo/os/$arch
Server = https://mirror.braindrainlan.nu/archlinux/$repo/os/$arch
Server = http://ftpmirror.infania.net/mirror/archlinux/$repo/os/$arch
Server = http://ftp.ludd.ltu.se/mirrors/archlinux/$repo/os/$arch
Server = https://ftp.ludd.ltu.se/mirrors/archlinux/$repo/os/$arch
Server = http://ftp.lysator.liu.se/pub/archlinux/$repo/os/$arch
Server = https://ftp.lysator.liu.se/pub/archlinux/$repo/os/$arch
Server = http://mirror.bahnhof.net/pub/archlinux/$repo/os/$arch
Server = https://mirror.bahnhof.net/pub/archlinux/$repo/os/$arch
Server = http://ftp.myrveln.se/pub/linux/archlinux/$repo/os/$arch
Server = https://ftp.myrveln.se/pub/linux/archlinux/$repo/os/$arch
Server = https://mirror.osbeck.com/archlinux/$repo/os/$arch

Paste all to this file - Delete old text: sudo nano /etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist

Time to update ARCH linux: sudo pacman -Syu 

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Install yay installer for ARCH Linux and KDE 6.

sudo pacman -S --needed git base-devel && git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/yay.git && cd yay && makepkg -si

DONT FORGETT TO CD OUT FROM DIR - TYPE CD AFTER INSTALL: CD

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Install some programs For ARCH and GNOME 48.

sudo pacman -S xorg xorg-server xorg-xinit mesa xterm xorg-twm xorg-xrandr xterm xorg-xclock gdm xorg-xkill xorg-xinput xorg-xwininfo

yay -S bluedevil xorg-xlsfonts libqtxdg xorg-xfontsel

sudo pacman -Sy gnome-browser-connector gnome-tweaks

sudo systemctl enable gdm
sudo systemctl set-default graphical

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Now we can install latest GNOME 48 for ARCH.

sudo pacman -S gnome gnome-extra

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Extra install - Chrome Browser - ARCH - GNOME.

yay -S google-chrome

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Install hyfetch - like Neofetch but better or more fun. Neofetch is Dead.

yay -S hyfetch fastfetch

To test type hyfetch in bash / terminal / console: hyfetch

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Install blanket - gimp - LibreOffice - Code

yay -S gimp blanket libreoffice code

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Fix IP problem GWSL or X410. Cant find screen problems. Look ip adress in windows terminal / PowerShell - Type this in terminal: ipconfig
NOTE - Importent to look for ip. Last lines are right IP for WSL...

sudo ls -l /etc/resolv.conf
sudo mv /etc/resolv.conf /tmp/resolv.conf.bak
sudo nano /etc/resolv.conf

nameserver 172.28.32.1 <-- put your ip here and add nameserver.

sudo chattr +i /etc/resolv.conf
sudo systemctl restart systemd-resolved
sudo cat /etc/resolv.conf

DONE - alot of problem fixed =]

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Type this in terminal and put your user there - sudo loginctl enable-linger user

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Type in terminal: sudo nano ~/.wsl_x11_env

Paste this in terminal and save:

export XDG_SESSION_TYPE=x11
export XDG_SESSION_CLASS=user
export GDK_BACKEND=x11

export LIBGL_ALWAYS_SOFTWARE=1

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Reboot - Reboot - Reboot - Reboot - Reboot - Reboot - ARCH and Gnome 48

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Start X410 for windows and then start ARCH Linux - Time to start Gnome 48.

Paste in terminal: export DISPLAY=$(cat /etc/resolv.conf | grep nameserver | awk '{print $2; exit;}'):0.0
Paste in terminal: . ~/.wsl_x11_env
Paste in terminal: dbus-launch gnome-session

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Regards Mattias Vinberg - ARCH - Gnome 48 - X410 - WSL - Linux - Windows 11 - SWEDEN - 2025

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