Install GNOME on Arch-Linux 2012/2013
The Tutorial shows you How to Install and SetUp the GNOME3 Linux Desktop on Arch-Linux 2012/2013 and Current with Systemd Gdm Management.
All Steps are Clearly Delineated Reducing at Minimum the Eventual Choices and Customizations to Make Clearer & Easier the Process.
After if you Have Some Doubt or Need Some More Insight you Should Consult the Official Online Arch-Linux Documentation…
Just Relax & Take the Time of Carefully Reading and Executing the Instructions Contained Here and All should Work Like a Summer Breeze :)
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Prerequisite for GNOME3 is the XOrg Server Installation & SetUp:
XOrg Installation Arch-Linux -
Installing Fonts
This Simply to Give a slightly Nicer Look & Feel to the GNOME Linux Desktop.
pacman -Sy ttf-dejavu
Troubleshooting Arch-Linux pacman “Could Not Resolve Host”:
Dhcp Internet Network SetUp -
Installing the Latest GNOME3 Desktop
su
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo
pacman -Sy gnome gnome-extra
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Enabling Login Into GNOME at Boot
systemctl enable gdm.service
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Reboot Directly Into Arch-Linux GNOME3 Desktop .)
Here is the Complete & Detailed Guide for Installing Arch-Linux 2012/2013 + KDE4: