Distributions
Available Linux distributions for ArcBox machines.
Supported Distributions
| Distribution | Versions | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 24.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS | Yes |
| Debian | 12 (Bookworm) | No |
| Fedora | 40, 39 | No |
| Alpine | 3.20 | No |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | No |
Ubuntu 24.04 is the default distribution for new machines. It provides the broadest compatibility with development tools and packages.
Choosing a Distribution
Select the distribution in the machine creation dialog when clicking New Machine.
arcbox machine create --name dev --distro ubuntu:24.04
arcbox machine create --name server --distro alpine:3.20What's Included
All distributions ship with:
- SSH server (for remote access)
- Core utilities (curl, git, tar, etc.)
- Package manager configured with default repositories
Development tools (compilers, runtimes, etc.) are not pre-installed. Install them via the distribution's package manager after creating the machine.
Custom Images
You can create a machine from a custom disk image if your preferred distribution is not listed:
arcbox machine create --name custom --image /path/to/disk.qcow2The image must be in qcow2 format.