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i use arch btw

A phrase which lets other people know that you use Arch Linux, a difficult to use distribution of the operating system Linux. Arch provides user customization and allows the user to install specifically what they need. Used usually as an inside joke among arch users, although it can be used by elitist users to boost their ego.
Bob: I use arch btw
Alice: Cool

i use arch btw

the word "arch" in this sentence refers to a linux distribution called arch linux.
arch users are known to be very toxic, will make fun of people using other operating systems such as Windows by saying something like "imagine using windows lmao"

most arch linux users will spam "i use arch btw" on every corner of the internet to make people know that they are "cool", arch linux users LOVE open-source stuff, they drink open-source liquid for food.
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btw i use arch
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i use arch btw by jewwwkiller October 29, 2023

I use Arch BTW

A meme/joke comming from Linux community, and more precisely from Arch Linux community.
Word "Arch" means "Arch Linux", which is a one of the Linux distributions that unlike most user-friendly operating systems Arch requires you to do a lot of things yourself, including installation of the system (or you can use "archinstall" command that installs Arch for you). That "do it yourself" part is the key point of the joke as Arch is not meant for casual users, but for those who are willing to learn how linux works and won't rely on system's help.

Think of it like: "I use Arch BTW" = "Look how advanced I am"
"What operating system do you use?"
"I am currently on Windows 11"
"That's for babies, I use Arch BTW"
I use Arch BTW by HaxoTF October 20, 2025

btw i use arch

User 1: btw I use arch
User 2: oh so you groom children
User 1: Yea
btw i use arch by 1JKLDRFKL;ERF June 13, 2024
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