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5 Signs You're Ready to Make the Leap to Arch Linux
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Considering Arch Linux, but feeling intimidated by its reputation? While testing the waters is usually the best way to figure out if you’re ready, with Arch there’s a risk of drowning in technical complexity. That said, if you show these five signs, you’ll probably thrive with Arch Linux.
There’s a running meme in the Linux community where people claim that they “use Arch, by the way” to suggest superiority over others. This is generally because many people shy away from using Arch Linux and its terminal-first workflow, which features a text-heavy user experience with minimal graphical tools. You generally come into Linux using some beginner-friendly distro like Ubuntu or Fedora and slowly make the transition to Arch Linux as you become more experienced. But how do you know you’re ready to take the plunge? Well, here’s a list of five telltale signs that you’re ready to use Arch Linux and why they demonstrate your readiness.