I've been thinking about switching from my current OS to Linux, and I'm torn between Linux Mint and Omarchy. Mint is known for being very beginner-friendly, but I've heard that Omarchy performs better for gaming. I'm really curious about how friendly Omarchy is for newcomers like me. While I like some features of Mint, it does have limitations that make it difficult for me to fully commit. The fact that Omarchy is based on Arch seems a bit intimidating, though I could see myself using it daily because it addresses some of the issues I face with Mint. If I switch to Omarchy, would it be easy to remove unwanted shortcuts—for example, I've heard it has a dedicated key for Spotify that I wouldn't want?
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I'm also curious about Omarchy for beginners. My advice would be, if breaking your system or facing data loss sounds stressful, stick with Mint. But if you want to explore and have fun learning, then give Omarchy a try. It can be a great adventure alongside stability.
If you're intrigued by Omarchy, give it a shot! You can always switch back to something like Mint later if Arch feels too much to handle.
Honestly, most distros are pretty similar. The main differences are in the software versions and how often updates are released. You’ll find that any modern distribution is better for gaming than older versions like Mint. The stories about Arch being hard are often exaggerated. Is using 'pacman' instead of 'apt' really that hard?
Exactly! The installer for Arch might seem tricky, but once you get it up and running, it's actually just as beginner-friendly as the others.
If you're unsure, I'd say stick with Mint for now. It's user-friendly, especially for beginners, and will give you a smoother experience while you learn the ropes.
For me, it's less about how hard it is and more about knowing what to do. I'm a complete beginner, and I just want to make sure I don't mess something up while trying to move away from Windows completely.