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Linux Breaks 5% Desktop Share in U.S., Signaling Open-Source Surge Against Windows and macOS
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I just made the switch on my daily driver yesterday to Endeavor OS! Am I allowed to say I use Arch btw?
Yes. It is arch with a calamaris installer.
It's based on arch, so technically sure, but be prepared for the pedantry. Ran arch for years, switched to endeavor because it allowed for a basic sway install to rice on pretty easily without having to configure every little thing. Arch is great, but maintenance can get old after a while.
And I thought technically correct was the best kind of correct. I chose it because SteamOS is an Arch fork so I thought there would be less finagling for games.
Proton and the like should be mostly ok on most Linux distro, the main reason for arch for a lot of people is the AUR and being able to get the latest updates first. It's a bit of a double edged sword, but it rarely is an issue once you get the basics down. That being said make sure to occasionally read the arch wiki, it's often a better resource than just copy pasting forum fixes that might cause other issues or just not work. Hope you enjoy!
The Arch Wiki is easily the most helpful documentation I have used in the switch to Linux. Absolute treasure trove of useful information in an approachable form
I just switched to Garuda Dr460onized as my daily driver. Fucking love it! Am I also allowed to say I use Arch btw?
No forks allowed, sorry
I use SteamOS, which has a spoon full of Arch. May I say it?
Spoon not fork you say? Allowed