• 1984@lemmy.today
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    4 months ago

    Not for a newbie who wants to learn. Arch is actually not difficult at all, just time consuming. If you do a manual install, you have to read about every step and make choices.

    Thats how you learn your system. After install, you know exactly what files you modified and where they are if you want to make further changes.

    I think it’s a beautiful system. Its not for people who just want a windows replacement though. It’s for people who wants to know their system.

    People don’t realize the power that comes from actually knowing how your system works. It’s the same as learning any skill. It gives a feeling of confidence and comfort.

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      4 months ago

      It depends.

      in-VM test drive? By all means, yes. Have fun

      as main OS? Detecting multiple leviathan class lifeforms in the region. Are you certain whatever you’re doing is worth it?

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        4 months ago

        Yes it’s worth it many times over. I learned Linux on arch like 15 years ago. :) Its been paying off enormously during my career and private hobby life. Last windows I ran at home was windows 7.