Hey everyone! I'm considering leaving Windows behind because of all the ads and slowness. With the Windows 10 support ending and the push for Windows 11, I believe now is a great time to make the switch. I've heard a lot about Arch being fast and efficient, so I'm thinking about diving right into it as my main distro. I want to learn just one distro and stick with it, so I'd prefer not to go through the hassle of switching to another one first.
Besides checking out the Arch Wiki, are there other resources or good videos for beginners that you could recommend? Also, is there a way I can try Linux without fully abandoning Windows to start? I learn best when I can apply what I'm learning right away. By the way, I'd love to hear about any cool aesthetic setups (rice) you know of, along with app recommendations for Linux!
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It's understandable to want to jump straight into Arch, but I'd recommend starting with a more beginner-friendly distro. Arch has a steep learning curve that might be overwhelming without some Linux experience. You could try something like Manjaro, which is based on Arch but easier to get into. Additionally, using a virtual machine like Ubuntu in VirtualBox can be a great way to get familiar with Linux before committing. You can practice without messing with your current Windows setup!
Keep in mind that while Arch can be fast, speed might not be drastically better than other distros unless you really optimize them. Starting with something like Manjaro or even Ubuntu will help you get comfortable before jumping to Arch whenever you're ready. As for resources, there are a ton of beginner guides online that might help you more than video tutorials would!
Diving into Arch right away can be a bit much. Most users I know recommend starting with a simpler distro and then moving to Arch later if you want. And hey, ricing is all about personal touch! You'll likely get the feel for it as you explore, so don’t stress too much about aesthetics right now. Just focus on getting the basics down first!
My experience starting with Arch wasn't great. I spent hours setting it up and still faced issues like driver problems. If you don’t know much about dual-booting yet, it might be best to learn on a simpler distro like Fedora or Mint first. They can give you a good foundation before you tackle Arch!
I totally get the appeal of Arch, but if you're new to Linux, you might want to consider distros like Fedora or Linux Mint first. They are more user-friendly and will still deliver a solid performance. Once you’re more familiar, moving to Arch will be easier if you choose to do so. As for using Linux without fully switching, dual-booting is an option, or a VM as mentioned earlier is a safe bet!
That's really helpful, thanks! I'll look into dual-booting alongside dual-booting!
Look, I know Arch is appealing, but it’s not the best starting point. Give a user-friendly distro like Ubuntu or Mint a shot first. They’ll help you get the hang of Linux without the headaches. And for videos, there are some good beginner tutorials on YouTube that focus on the basics rather than diving straight into Arch.
Thanks for the suggestion! Manjaro sounds like a better starting point, and I'll definitely check out virtual machines!