Explore the 18-year journey of Arch Linux in this comprehensive conference talk from Arch Conf 2020. Delve into the distribution's history, key decisions that shaped its identity, and valuable lessons learned along the way. Gain insights into Arch Linux's past, present, and future as speakers Allan McRae and Levente 'anthraxx' Polyak discuss the distribution's evolution, including its selling points, release names, repositories, software changes, and packaging modifications. Learn about significant milestones such as the Arch Logo Competition and x86 port, as well as spinoffs and fun observations. Discover the culture, communication strategies, and challenges faced by the Arch community. Look ahead to future improvements, potential CPU support expansions, and the possibilities for Arch Linux ARM and RISC-V. Engage in a Q&A session to address questions about diversity, volunteer power, and the distribution's future direction.