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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Arch Linux – Best Tips for Beginners? (lemm.ee)

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I’m planning to install Arch Linux for the first time. Any recommendations on setup, must-have applications, or best practices? Also, what’s something you wish you knew before switching to Arch?

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 1 day ago (2 children)

EndeavorOS if you want to have an easy time. Also be comfortable reading documentation.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Why EndeavorOS over arch-install?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Mostly BC its low effort. The most intimidating thing about arch for me was the troubleshooting when things go wrong. I'm cool with that in general operation but not during the installation process. Endeavor makes it painless while still being a minimalistic install

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

What issues were you having with arch-install that you had to troubleshoot?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Manually resizing/replacing the efi partitions for Windows dual boot was where I decided to stop and switch to a graphical installer.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 hours ago

Partitioning is something I don't mess with on the terminal. Last time I set up a new drive I used SystemRescueCD first just to use gParted before installing arch (manually)

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If you don't mind AI slop wallpapers every time you upgrade your system. I can't wait to get rid of eOS on my desktop and just use regular Arch

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I've only seen this on a system I hadn't changed the wallpaper on. But agreed the stock ones suck

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

I don't know why but even if I am setting my own wallpapers I still get to see the stock ones (when booting, etc), it pisses me off because it is clearly AI made and it seems the community around eOS likes them and even make worst ones on their forum