📄 Helwan Linux — Credits & Acknowledgements

Because great projects stand on the shoulders of giants.

🥇 Core Projects

🐧 Arch Linux

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Arch Linux team for building and maintaining one of the most powerful, flexible, and cutting-edge Linux distributions in the world. Without their tireless work in developing Arch Linux and its outstanding package manager pacman, Helwan Linux would not have been possible. Their commitment to simplicity, elegance, and transparency has inspired millions — including our team. We proudly stand on the shoulders of Arch Linux and its vibrant community. Thank you.

📦 Pacman & Yay

Special thanks to the developers of pacman, the backbone of software management on Arch-based systems. We also extend our appreciation to the creators and maintainers of yay, the advanced AUR helper that simplifies package management from both official repositories and the Arch User Repository.

🛠️ Pamac

We acknowledge and appreciate the developers behind Pamac, the graphical package manager that simplifies software management on Arch-based systems. Their work has made it easier for users to interact with the powerful pacman engine through a modern and intuitive interface.

🖥️ Calamares Installer

We thank the developers of the Calamares Installer for providing a flexible, modular, and user-friendly graphical installer framework. Their contribution makes the installation process of Helwan Linux smooth and accessible to users of all levels.

🖥️ Desktop Environment

Helwan Linux offers a clean, efficient, and user-friendly desktop experience thanks to the dedicated developers behind modern desktop environments:

• Cinnamon — Elegant, intuitive, and traditional desktop layout
• GNOME (Coming soon) — Modern, streamlined user experience
• XFCE (Coming soon) — Lightweight, fast, and highly customizable

✨ Special Acknowledgements

Erik Dubois (ArcoLinux & ALCI)

We extend our warmest thanks to Erik Dubois for generously sharing his knowledge through countless tutorials, videos, and projects like ArcoLinux and ALCI. His contributions to the Arch-based community have inspired many — including the Helwan Linux team. Without Erik’s work and resources, Helwan Linux would not have achieved its current shape. We are honored to acknowledge his influence and mentorship.

🛠️ Pamac

We gratefully acknowledge the developers of Pamac, the modern graphical package manager for Arch-based systems. Pamac simplifies the powerful pacman backend into an intuitive and user-friendly interface, allowing users to search, install, update, and manage software with ease. Your work empowers everyday users and experts alike. Thank you.

🌍 Community

Arch User Repository (AUR) Maintainers

A big thank you to all AUR maintainers who contribute and maintain thousands of packages, expanding the power and flexibility of Arch-based systems. Your dedication fuels the ecosystem that Helwan Linux thrives on.

The Global Open Source Community

Finally, our gratitude extends to the entire global open-source community — developers, maintainers, documenters, translators, testers, and enthusiasts — whose endless contributions make projects like Helwan Linux possible. Your spirit of collaboration and innovation drives us forward. Thank you for empowering us all.

— The Helwan Linux Team