# Non live distributions **URL:** \ **Category:** Arch Linux\ **Created:** [November 22, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/non-live-distributions/2052 "2022-11-22T20:45:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dalpets](https://community.learnlinux.tv/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/848f3c/32.png) [@dalpets](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/dalpets)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/non-live-distributions/2052/1 "2022-11-22T20:45:01Z")
I have downloaded 3 versions of Arch but it turns out they are all live versions. One is Ezarch which is not only live but its desktop is unusable with my 1TB hard drive. Presumably a lack of memory. Are versions from the Arch website all non-live. If not how are their iso’s distinguished. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![ThatGuyB](https://community.learnlinux.tv/user_avatar/community.learnlinux.tv/thatguyb/32/784_2.png) [@ThatGuyB](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/ThatGuyB)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2022, 12:59am UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/non-live-distributions/2052/2 "2022-11-23T00:59:52Z")
What do you mean non-live distribution? As in, an installed OS on a stick and bootable? You can use 2 sticks, or a stick and a usb ssd, write the iso to the stick and install it on usb. It should be non-live. Or use Tails. ---
**Author:** ![dalpets](https://community.learnlinux.tv/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/848f3c/32.png) [@dalpets](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/dalpets)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2022, 4:04am UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/non-live-distributions/2052/3 "2022-11-23T04:04:06Z")
What I mean by non-live is the ability to permanently install to disk. Most distributions give the option for ‘live’ or ‘install’ but not here. Ezarch takes forever to load into memory what appears to be the total Arch system , but there is no way to install it to disk & I think that maybe that was intended. Nothing on the desktop, which appears otherwise normal will open, seemingly because of low memory issues. The installation here was on dvd. Why would anyone develop such a useless installation? ---
**Author:** ![ThatGuyB](https://community.learnlinux.tv/user_avatar/community.learnlinux.tv/thatguyb/32/784_2.png) [@ThatGuyB](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/ThatGuyB)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2022, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/non-live-distributions/2052/4 "2022-11-23T13:47:04Z")
Arch gives users the option to pick the components they want, like selecting one’s preferred bootloader. You can’t install it on the same media, but should be doable on any other media. USB to another USB, DVD to USB, USB to SSD etc. It’s not useless, you have learn how to use it. And no, I don’t use Arch. ---
**Author:** ![dalpets](https://community.learnlinux.tv/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/848f3c/32.png) [@dalpets](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/dalpets)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2022, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/non-live-distributions/2052/5 "2022-11-23T23:45:18Z")
I was referring to Ezarch being useless, not Arch! ---
**Author:** ![GraysonPeddie](https://community.learnlinux.tv/user_avatar/community.learnlinux.tv/graysonpeddie/32/352_2.png) [@GraysonPeddie](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/GraysonPeddie)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2022, 2:36am UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/non-live-distributions/2052/6 "2022-11-24T02:36:40Z")
I believe @dalpets is referring to EZArch as EZArcher. > **[Ezarcher](https://sourceforge.net/projects/ezarch/)** > > Download Ezarcher for free. Ezarcher | Arch Linux Based Re-spins. Welcome to Ezarcher > > Ezarcher Linux is a full featured Arch based Linux desktop. The five ISOs provided are the Cinnamon, KDE Plasma, LXQt, Mate, and Xfce desktops. That’s a strange distro for me. Never seen that before. I do know about EndeavourOS. Maybe that’s something you can try? > **[EndeavourOS](https://endeavouros.com/)** > > A terminal-centric distro with a vibrant and friendly community at its core ---
**Author:** ![GraysonPeddie](https://community.learnlinux.tv/user_avatar/community.learnlinux.tv/graysonpeddie/32/352_2.png) [@GraysonPeddie](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/GraysonPeddie)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2022, 5:18am UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/non-live-distributions/2052/7 "2022-11-24T05:18:02Z")
I recommend you have a look at this instructions on how to install Arch Linux using an install script. According to DistroTube (Derek has a presence on YouTube and Odysee), EZArch no longer served their purpose. DistroTube is very knowledgeable with Linux. EZArch is considered obsolete. > **[Installing Arch Linux the EASY WAY! – archfi Guide](https://www.techhut.tv/installing-arch-linux-the-easy-way-archfi-guide/)** > > This is a simple installation script written in bash by the developer MatMoul 2. This will allow you to install Arch by selecting various options and packages instead of needing to run commands. ---
**Author:** ![thsaunders53](https://community.learnlinux.tv/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/9f8e36/32.png) [@thsaunders53](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/thsaunders53)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/non-live-distributions/2052/8 "2022-11-30T22:57:55Z")
I agree, EndeavourOS is good if you have some experience using Linux. If you’re new, Manjaro is probably the easiest Arch distro to install and use, but it is further from vanilla Arch.