Just uploaded a beta version of SwayBANG to sourceforge. Decided that I wanted to have a test bed for new installer as well as a comfortable chair to work from. I use sway on my desktop daily so am more used to using it. It is still very work in progress but wanted to get … SwayBANG lives again!
The latest ArchBang release, codenamed Storm, brings a refreshed visual identity while staying true to what makes ArchBang tick – a lightweight, no-nonsense Arch Linux experience. Storm brings a new wallpaper, screenshot will help: Waybar now includes battery module, something I had forgotten about as a desktop user. Have gone ‘rc’ for this release as … ArchBANG is heading into the storm….
Have started work on updating look and theme in ArchBANG for February release. Wanted an even more cleaner, modern look but still have all elements that users need. Waybar has taking up most of my work time, as the options are endless. This is Labwc running on my own desktop, foot terminal, waybar and conky. … Getting the right balance, in Waybar…
Over the past seven days I have had over 3000 downloads which in the history of Archbang is insane. Now I know the reason for the increased interest [thanks Wes!] an article on 9-5Linux which you can read here Any exposure is a good thing and it has certainly helps, but the article is a … Mystery Solved….
Only uploaded release image yesterday and have had near a thousand downloads. Never in ArchBang history have I seen so many so quickly. If I had a $1 a download I could keep ArchBANG alive for another ten years! Really think all the hard work is starting to pay off, it will be a new … Could not believe my eyes….
Quick post, have built and uploaded a new iso image. Mostly package updates, also added wmenu which is the wayland version of dmenu application launcher. If you want to pull up an application quicker than searching labwc root menu then this is for you. It is tied to Alt+F3, now this might seem odd but … A new release image and another app launcher
Am uploading a new iso image. This will include latest archlinux kernel and of course updated packages. Have had some really positive feedback to new release and based on it have made some small changes. Had a few comments on trying to get GParted running under ArchBang Wayland, I did have it in a Settings … Welcome back to an old friend…..
Had had quite a a bit of positive feedback on Labwc version, and of course small issues with image I needed to fix along the way. Screenshot help, clean: Changes include: Installer now opens fullscreen. Network Manager Applet for easier network management. Updated/New Keybinds Improved theme, modified a new theme for a better look. Floating … Feedback fixes to ArchBang Labwc edition 2026
The wait is over am uploading a new iso image. ArchBang is now based on Labwc window manager running under Wayland. Still making small changes even just before uploading image. Have run on real hardware and was quite surprised how good it looks. Was concerned with font sizes as at my age I need larger … I present to you…. ArchBang Labwc 😉
Big news first — in the next few days I’ll be building and uploading an rc image of ArchBang that’s now based on Wayland and running Labwc as the window manager. It’s as close to Openbox as I can possibly get under Wayland, and I’ve been steadily adding features, keybinds, and settings. Still very much … No presents under the tree…..