From 32504f77d2e0cd61249e8d76f54acd7a5ccb35c7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Celestia Ludenberg Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:41:38 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] readme: calamares Q&A, clarify revival+modernization --- README.md | 28 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b8e8a3e..dac0611 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -7,9 +7,33 @@ [![GNOME](https://img.shields.io/badge/DE-GNOME-4A86CF.svg)]() [![Multi-DE](https://img.shields.io/badge/DE-Cinnamon%20%7C%20XFCE%20%7C%20GNOME%20%7C%20Budgie%20%7C%20Deepin%20%7C%20LXQT%20%7C%20Openbox%20%7C%20i3-ff69b4.svg)]() -Modern revival of the Antergos live installer ISO, based on the maintained EndeavourOS-ISO. +Both a revival **and** a modernization of the Antergos live installer ISO, based on the maintained EndeavourOS-ISO. -Provides a live GNOME environment to install Arch Linux using **Cnchi**, the original Antergos installer — now patched for modern Python, with multi-DE support and the original installer experience. +Provides a live GNOME environment to install Arch Linux using **Cnchi**, the original Antergos installer — overhauled for modern Python (GTK4), with multi-DE support and the original installer experience re-engineered for 2026. + +This is not a museum piece. We keep what worked, fix what broke, and aren't afraid to add new things. Cnchi stays because it's what makes Antergos *Antergos* — but we've gutted the guts and replaced the pipes. + +**Calamares** is also included as an **experimental** alternative installer. + +## Why Cnchi and not Calamares? + +| | Cnchi (default) | Calamares (experimental) | +|---|---|---| +| **Status** | Primary installer, actively developed | Experimental, community requested | +| **Experience** | Original Antergos feel, custom GTK4 UI | Standard Calamares workflow | +| **Development** | Part of the project's DNA | Porting effort, needs testing | + +**Q: Why not just use Calamares like everyone else?** +A: Because Antergos NeXT is a revival of *Antergos*, not another EndeavourOS or Arch derivative. Cnchi *is* the Antergos installer. Replacing it would defeat the purpose. + +**Q: So why include Calamares at all?** +A: Community feedback. Some users prefer Calamares' workflow. We're not here to force anyone — both are available. Pick the one that fits you. + +**Q: Is Calamares fully functional?** +A: Not yet. It's experimental. Some features (lembrame, desktop-specific tweaks) are Cnchi-only. Calamares is there for testing and as a fallback. + +**Q: Will Calamares become the default in the future?** +A: Only if Cnchi becomes unmaintainable. As long as Cnchi works, it stays default. Calamares is a backup, not a replacement. ## Desktop Editions