DietPi is a light-weight and minimal operating system designed for single-board computers. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install DietPi on Arch Linux.
Before starting, you will need the following:
First, visit the DietPi website and download the latest DietPi image for your SBC. Be sure to choose the Arch Linux ARM version.
After downloading the image, extract it to a specific folder using the following command:
unzip dietpi.img.zip -d ~/Downloads/
Insert the USB drive into your computer and use the lsblk command to identify the device name.
lsblk
The resulting output should show you the device name. It will look something like /dev/sdX
To burn the image on the USB drive, we will require the dd command. Run the following command, replacing sdx with your device name:
sudo dd bs=4M if=~/Downloads/dietpi.img of=/dev/sdx status=progress oflag=sync
This process may take a few minutes.
After writing the image, plug the USB drive into your SBC and boot from USB. The exact method of booting from USB may vary depending on your device. Refer to your device’s documentation for instructions.
After booting from USB, follow the on-screen instructions to install DietPi on your device. The installer will guide you through the process.
In this tutorial, we have explained how to install DietPi on Arch Linux. You can use DietPi as a lightweight operating system for your SBC to run various applications. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the DietPi documentation or seek help on their support forum.
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