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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Why go through the trouble to use Arch? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago by Horsey@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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May be a mean sounding question, but I’m genuinely wondering why people would choose Arch/Endevour/whatever (NOT on steam hardware) over another all-in-one distro related to Fedora or Ubuntu. Is it shown that there are significant performance benefits to installing daemons and utilities à la carte? Is there something else I’m missing? Is it because arch users are enthusiasts that enjoy trying to optimize their system?

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[–] fushuan@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I never found using endeavour any more trouble than using Ubuntu or fedora, and I've used both in school or work so, my question back to you, why do people choose corporate coded distros like fedora or Ubuntu when easy to use, up to date and free as in freedom distros like endeavour exist?

I'm going extra silly: why do you wear bikinis when swimsuits exist? Dunno, preferences. People have them.

[–] brognak@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 day ago

Yepp, from where I sit Endeavour is the best of all worlds. Plus, it's purple.