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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Well there is always Scientific Linux if arch doesn't quite cut it

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (7 children)

Is there an easier way to install Arch? I know there's Archinstall but my dumbass messed that up somehow.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Archintstall sometimes produces problems(at least I had problems with it). Make sure that you have the current iso version of arch on your stick and try again.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'd just recommend Fedora.

I use Fedora BTW.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (7 children)

So if someone starts using EndeavorOS daily, can they claim to be an arch user? Edit: I'm now wiping my laptop clean and using it as my daily driver from now on. This is probably my first experience with Plasma, and I am loving it way more than gnome so far.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Install Debian. Everything is based on it.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

My first ever distro was EndeavourOS. I installed it when I was 13 or 14 years old because someone on reddit said it's customizable. I never felt like I need to switch to anything else.

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

Me : New to Ubuntu . wanted to know what's the deal with arch. Switch to arch. 😵. Welp

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

This is why I recommend Chrome OS /s

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Yeah, arch isn’t the most welcoming to new users, or so I’ve heard lol.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

I often use Arch in a container, when I need a fhs distro. EndeavourOS is great for desktop use if you don't want to go through the Arch install process.

DeltaChat is an awesome messenger. It's federated, quick and simple to use. Also, I didn't realize DC was on the fediverse for so many years.

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