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Halwan Linux – Finally, an Arch-Based Distro for Developers
“Linux speaks many languages — but Arabic always felt like a whisper. Halwan Linux wants to turn that into a roar.”
Welcome to Halwan Linux – Amal Edition 3.1, the latest release of a clean, fast, Arch-based Linux distro designed for:
Developers
pre-installed editors :
01 - geany
02 - code
03 - meld
04 - python-pyqt5
05 - qtcreator
06 - qt5-tools
07 - dbeaver
pre-installed programming languages & tools :
01 - git
02 - php
03 - nodejs
04 - go
05 - rust
06 - lua
07 - sqlite
08 - mariadb
09 - jdk-openjdk
10 - python
11 - perl
12 - docker
13 - docker-compose
14 - lazydocker
Multimedia :
1 - vlc
2 - audacious
3 - vokoscreen
Connection :
1 - firefox
2 - kdeconnect
3 - geary
printing :
1 - cups
2 - system-config-printer
system-tools :
1 - htop
2 - zram-generator
3 - archiso
4 - timeshift
5 - gparted
6 - ufw
7 - gufw
8 - yay
9 - pamac-aur
Arabic-speaking users
Power users looking for control without chaos
What Makes Halwan Linux Unique?
Developer-First Experience
Halwan comes pre-loaded with everything a developer needs: gcc, git, python, vim, make, and more. No need to hunt for tools — just boot and build.
Cloud and Server Ready
Whether you’re running VMs, containers, or real hardware — tools like cloud-init, darkhttpd, and cryptsetup are there from day one.
️ Rescue Capabilities
Tools like clonezilla and ddrescue make Halwan not just a daily driver, but also a reliable rescue companion.
CINNAMON Desktop
Fast. Light. Beautiful. Halwan Linux uses CINNAMON with custom tweaks for RTL (right-to-left) languages.
️ English by Default
Full system support in English, including menus, interface, and shell hints — but also supports Arabic for mixed environments.
Download ISO: https://helwan-linux.mystrikingly.com/download
Website: https://helwan-linux.mystrikingly.com/
GitHub: github.com/halwan-linux
Halwan Linux is not just another Arch spin. It’s a call to action — for the Arabic-speaking dev community to rise, contribute, and code in comfort.
Made in Egypt, for the world
Powered by Arch, polished with passion
Join the movement. Try Halwan Linux with Calamares today.
“Linux speaks many languages — but Arabic always felt like a whisper. Halwan Linux wants to turn that into a roar.”
Welcome to Halwan Linux – Amal Edition 3.1, the latest release of a clean, fast, Arch-based Linux distro designed for:
Developers
pre-installed editors :
01 - geany
02 - code
03 - meld
04 - python-pyqt5
05 - qtcreator
06 - qt5-tools
07 - dbeaver
pre-installed programming languages & tools :
01 - git
02 - php
03 - nodejs
04 - go
05 - rust
06 - lua
07 - sqlite
08 - mariadb
09 - jdk-openjdk
10 - python
11 - perl
12 - docker
13 - docker-compose
14 - lazydocker
Multimedia :
1 - vlc
2 - audacious
3 - vokoscreen
Connection :
1 - firefox
2 - kdeconnect
3 - geary
printing :
1 - cups
2 - system-config-printer
system-tools :1 - htop
2 - zram-generator
3 - archiso
4 - timeshift
5 - gparted
6 - ufw
7 - gufw
8 - yay
9 - pamac-aur
Arabic-speaking users
Power users looking for control without chaos What Makes Halwan Linux Unique?Developer-First Experience
Halwan comes pre-loaded with everything a developer needs: gcc, git, python, vim, make, and more. No need to hunt for tools — just boot and build.
Cloud and Server Ready
Whether you’re running VMs, containers, or real hardware — tools like cloud-init, darkhttpd, and cryptsetup are there from day one.
️ Rescue Capabilities
Tools like clonezilla and ddrescue make Halwan not just a daily driver, but also a reliable rescue companion.
CINNAMON Desktop
Fast. Light. Beautiful. Halwan Linux uses CINNAMON with custom tweaks for RTL (right-to-left) languages.
️ English by Default
Full system support in English, including menus, interface, and shell hints — but also supports Arabic for mixed environments.
Download ISO: https://helwan-linux.mystrikingly.com/download
Website: https://helwan-linux.mystrikingly.com/
GitHub: github.com/halwan-linux
Halwan Linux is not just another Arch spin. It’s a call to action — for the Arabic-speaking dev community to rise, contribute, and code in comfort.
Made in Egypt, for the world
Powered by Arch, polished with passion
Join the movement. Try Halwan Linux with Calamares today.
