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Is CachyOS suitable for a new Linux user?
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If you want to start them on linux, it's probably best to go with Mint, but some beginner friendly Arch OS are Manjaro and EndeavourOS. A true beginner linux OS needs to be common and easily searched for troubleshooting purposes
Started my windows transition with a Linux Mint dual boot. Completely phased off Windows, I used mint for almost a year without using the terminal. Now I like to branch out and use the terminal quite often, but man you can not go wrong with how easy Mint is in the beginning
Is EneavourOS beginner friendly? Doesn't it have the same problem with manual interventions than Arch?
Anything Arch based is going to have the risk of needing to have manual interventions from time to time. Hell, I had to do a manual intervention on my Windows 10 PC before.
(Windows pushed a bad update that caused some driver to fail SFC or whatever it's called and make instant BSOD on boot.)
Yes sure. I guess it depends how often this will be the case. It is his first PC and it would be cool if he has a good experience with Linux. I don't want him to loose to the dark side of the force if you get my drift :)
It has a better installer and out-of-the-box experience compared to Arch, but after that, they're more or less the same. I'd only recommend it if the intended user is willing and able to learn how to maintain the system.
Yes, that is also my understanding. Thanks!