A list of some software I installed on Arch Linux

This is a list of packages I installed on Arch Linux. When you install Arch Linux you get to choose whatever you want to install, though sometimes it's hard to figure out what to install, it's not always clear.I realise that I could pick better things or actually put more thought into them. I left this list here for anyone that's stumped as to what they should choose.

Here's a list of each software component and link to it's page on the Arch wiki. 

BootLoader

GRUB
I tend to use it because I'm used to it. Not sure if it's the best choice. It's used by a lot of Linux distributions so if you ever need help with it it's quick to fix.

Network Interface Software

NetworkManager
I mostly use NetworkManager because I used it on other linux distibutions. So why fix what's broken? 

Display Manager

LightDM
Another one I'm just used to it so I use it. 

Desktop Environment/wm

Xfce
I like Xfce because it's lightweight and easy to use. 

How to install Arch Linux(Not a tutorial but a guideline)

Installing Arch Linux can be fun, it's also rewarding because you get to choose what's installed. You dont have as many choices as say Gentoo Linux which gives you even more options for customising things. Though gentoo is very technical. If you ever want to run Gentoo I suggest starting with Arch because it's a lot easier.

If you want to have no problems running Arch you cant be lazy about it. You have to read in order not to run into problems. This is not to say there's a lot of reading depending on what you know about Linux. You also need to know some basic things about how a computer boots. Not anything technical but the basics as an end user.

Before you install Arch Linux make sure to familiarise yourself with an easy to use Linux Distribution such as Manjaro Linux. It's an easier to install Linux that's intended to be easy and install and use. Arch Linux is a little bit harder to set up but depending on how you set it up it's easy to use as well.

The next thing you should do is read the Arch Wiki a little bit. When you install Arch Linux you'll be following a long to the installation guide on that wiki. 

I know a lot of people dont like to read, but I suggest at least skim through each page and at least read whatever catches your eyes. Later you can recall seeing whatever and it'll help you if you ever run into problems. When you actually install Arch Linux you should read carefully, especially on the installation wiki.

When you're on the installation wiki page you should read everything before you attempt to install. Each step has links you probably should click on because it gives more information about the step. Sometimes the wiki doesnt explain things very well and it assumes some knowledge of Linux and computers in general. Anything you dont understand Google or ask a forum what you dont understand when you're stumped.