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When money overtakes morale it becomes Ubuntu. Since long Ubuntu has been trying to avoid the Linux identity. Its a good call from Stallman bringing out Ubuntu's real motive is/will be few years down the line.

Switched to Arch Linux since 2008 (that's when Ubuntu was spelt around the globe) and I'm happy about the decision.

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While I agree that this is an example of spyware, could you explain what you're referring to by "Ubuntu's real motive'?

Probably: to make a profit.

Can you recommend me a setup for using Arch as a desktop? Eg: which UI should I install?

Do things like sound, video, usb, etc work fine?

> Can you recommend me a setup for using Arch as a desktop? Eg: which UI should I install?

xmonad is probably the best option.

> Do things like sound, video, usb, etc work fine?

USB works by default. I'm not sure why people even ask this anymore.

You will have to configure sound (easy, usually works by default) and video (not too bad these days) yourself.

Keep in mind that the Arch Installation Framework (an ncurses-based installer) has been deprecated, as of earlier this year. That means you will have to follow the Installation Guide[0] to manually set up the system from a live command line, Gentoo-style.

0: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Installation_Guide

Thanks!

> Can you recommend me a setup for using Arch as a desktop? Eg: which UI should I install?

I've been using Gnome3 for years and am very happy with it.

I think this is the crux of the matter...RMS believes that making money from software is somehow evil.

no he does not.

He makes money from free software himself for about 20 years now.

http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/selling

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