A comprehensive guide to recreating the Linux Mint experience on Arch Linux.
Combine Arch Linux's rolling-release model with Linux Mint's elegant Cinnamon desktop environment.
Step-by-step manual installation guides for building your own LMAE system:
- 🇬🇧 English Manual Guide - Complete installation instructions
- 🇪🇸 Guía Manual en Español - Instrucciones completas de instalación
- 🇨🇳 中文手册指南 - 完整安装说明
Note: Translations are automated and may contain errors.
- ✨ Arch Linux base system with rolling releases
- 🖥️ Cinnamon Desktop - Linux Mint's flagship desktop environment
- 🎨 Mint Themes & Icons - Beautiful, cohesive visual design
- 📦 Curated Applications - Nemo, LibreOffice, multimedia tools, and more
- 🔧 Full Control - Understand every component of your system
This project provides two approaches to creating a Linux Mint-like experience on Arch Linux:
- Manual Guides (Recommended) - Learn by doing, full understanding
Both approaches result in the same system:
- Latest Arch Linux packages
- Cinnamon desktop environment
- Linux Mint's aesthetic and applications
- Full customization freedom
Contributions are welcome! Whether improving documentation or automation scripts:
- Fork this repository
- Make your improvements
- Submit a pull request
Please test thoroughly before submitting.
This project is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0.
See LICENSE for full details.
- Arch Linux Community - For the incredible base distribution
- Linux Mint Team - For the desktop environment and design inspiration
- Contributors - Everyone who helps improve this project
- Issues: Report bugs or request features
- Discussions: Share your LMAE setup and tips
- Pull Requests: Contribute improvements
Choose simplicity and elegance. Choose LMAE. 🎨✨