Post B1HF3Hk5XDCiBaVF7g by kaixin@snac.bsd.cafe
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 (DIR) Post #B1HDJTq08GPyQLraMq by stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe
       2025-12-15T12:22:07Z
       
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       Currently trying #Manjaro on my MiniPC.It's currently doing fine, even if running from an external SSD.#Linux #Desktop
       
 (DIR) Post #B1HDJUSHpv2iL5mA2i by kaixin@snac.bsd.cafe
       2025-12-15T15:23:46Z
       
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       Interesting that you would choose to use #Manjaro instead of vanilla #Arch. I always find myself prefer to go to the upstream distro just to make sure I build the system up form the the ground. For example using #Debian I usually go from #debootstrap to install basic minimal system, which is quite similar to the Arch install process.
       
 (DIR) Post #B1HF3GXzyfwITnq4dk by stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe
       2025-12-15T15:34:18Z
       
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       @kaixin it was just a test, so using Manjaro was a way of checking how it is doing now. I've used Manjaro for years, more or less 10 years ago. As long as you kept updating quite regularly, it was fine. Sometimes I convince people to migrate from Windows to a Linux distribution. I cannot install Arch to my father in law - so I installed openSUSE.The point is: on my pc, I can install anything - it's not a problem - but when dealing with common people, it's better to choose one of those "ready to use" solutions.
       
 (DIR) Post #B1HF3Hk5XDCiBaVF7g by kaixin@snac.bsd.cafe
       2025-12-15T15:41:08Z
       
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       Yes makes perfect sense. Installing #Arch, or even #Debian with its installer, is not a very good choice for newcomers. Distros with #Calamares are the best to start with.