Install Basic Linux Systemīefore starting, please make sure that the virtual machine has connected to the Internet. Hit 'Enter' for OK in the welcome screen of the Archboot Arch Linux Installation program.Ĭhoose the last option (Exit Install) in the main menu to enter the command-line installation. Hit ' Enter' for shell login after the below screen appears. In VMware Fusion, boot from the downloaded ISO and choose the first option (Archboot Arch Linux AA64) to start the installation. Create a New Virtual Machine in VMware Fusionįor detailed information, please refer to the VMware Knowledge Base. The ISO file for Apple Silicon can be downloaded here. Prerequisites Get Arch Linux ARM (aarch64) ISO In this tutorial, we provide the detailed procedure to install Arch Linux ARM on a Macbook Pro (with Apple M1 Pro) running VMware Fusion 13.0. With its use, the users can have full control of the system and shape their system according to their needs. It’s built especially for processors that support ARM architecture. Arch Linux ARM is a simple and lightweight Linux distribution that is actually the official port of the Arch Linux operating system.

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