Arch Linux releases Archinstall 4.5 with ARM64 support

Arch Linux's guided installer, Archinstall, has released version 4.5, introducing significant updates to its platform compatibility and security. A major addition in this release is AArch64 support for GRUB and Limine EFI bootloaders, which allows 64-bit ARM machines to utilize the guided installation flow that was previously limited to x86_64 architecture.

Beyond hardware support, the update includes TLS verification for network fetches, moves Wayland compositors to systemd-logind, and adds real-time kernel variants. The release also expands language support to include Norwegian Bokmål, Serbian, and Vietnamese.

While the installer aims to simplify the traditionally manual and command-heavy Arch Linux installation process, it maintains the distribution's philosophy of user control. The tool has become a key component in increasing the accessibility of the operating system, now hosting over 8,400 stars on GitHub.