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[Bug] pacman -Syu missing in QMK install script for Arch Linux

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#12,963 opened on May 20, 2021

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Description

As outlined by fauxpark in #12921, pacman -Syu is missing from util/install/arch.sh.

Describe the Bug

The system-wide upgrade of packages is missing from the Arch QMK installer, as opposed to other distributions and OSes. This could lead to a lot of confusion and problems when supporting users of QMK.

System Information

  • Keyboard: h88c
    • Revision (if applicable): 1.1
  • Operating system: Fedora Linux 33
  • AVR GCC version: 10.2.0
  • ARM GCC version: 10.2.0
  • QMK Firmware version: 0.12.50
  • Any keyboard related software installed?
    • AutoHotKey
    • Karabiner
    • Other:

Additional Context

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Research direction
Add the missing 'pacman Syu' command to util/install/arch.sh before the package installation commands to ensure system packages are up to date.
Tech stack
shell
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
1
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Under 1 hour
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Shell scripting
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
90