I've been using Ubuntu for about three or four months now and I'm considering distro hopping. I've done some research and seen a lot of positive feedback about Cachy, but I've also heard that it might not be the best fit for beginners since it's based on Arch. If something goes wrong, you'd need a good understanding of what to do. So, would you recommend Cachy for someone just starting out?
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Cachy and Garuda are both excellent choices for new users, especially if you're into gaming!
I jumped into Cachy pretty much with no prior experience, just a few weeks of using Steam OS. So far, it’s been great! Everything has worked smoothly, and aside from trying to use Wallpaper Engine—which was more complicated than it should've been—there haven’t been any major issues. I had to train myself to check package managers instead of just following random GitHub instructions, but that was just a learning curve for me.
Do you use the terminal much with Cachy?
Being Arch-based doesn’t mean it’s unfriendly for newcomers. I’m using Manjaro as my daily driver, which I consider 'Arch for lazy cowards.' So, don't worry too much!
That sounds perfect! Coming from Windows, the pure Arch can be pretty intimidating, but these variants seem much more approachable.
I've got a bit more experience, but I just installed Cachy yesterday, and I found it to be pretty straight-forward. The installation is smooth, just like any other non-Arch distro. The only catch is you choose your Desktop Environment during installation instead of before downloading, but there are plenty of options to pick from!
Which Desktop Environment did you choose?
Cachy is Arch-based, but it's designed to be easier to use. I'd say give it a shot—just remember that trying a new distro isn't a lifelong commitment; it's more like a date. If you don’t like it, you can always switch to another one. Just keep your data backed up while you explore!
Absolutely, that's the essence of distro hopping—finding out what fits you best!
That's actually one of the main reasons I'm considering Cachy.