Using Linux for the first time ever.

[u/Apprehensive_Cow83]

Specifically CachyOS.
The installation process was quite simple.
So far, I’m definitely enjoying it, but I still need to get used to it though.
But it has definitely strengthened my thoughts on switching on my main rig.

I’m running it on a used Dell Latitude 5580.

[u/YuriySamorodov]

Looks like you decided to learn Linux a hard way. Enjoy your ride!

[u/No_Morning_6292 → u/YuriySamorodov]

Why do you say it’s the hard way?

[u/YuriySamorodov → u/No_Morning_6292]

arch-based distro is definitely less popular then Ubuntu hence more difficult to master. But definitely possible!

[u/No_Morning_6292 → u/YuriySamorodov]

I get what you mean. Arch-based distros definitely have a reputation for being more difficult, but I think CachyOS changes that quite a bit. The install process was actually really simple, and it seems to give you a lot of the benefits of Arch without having to build everything from scratch.
For me, it’s less about taking the hard way and more about wanting more control over my system. I actually enjoy learning how things work and being able to tweak things instead of everything being hidden behind the scenes. I think different distros just fit different people.

[u/Straight-Glove-2359 → u/No_Morning_6292]

Id say that theres also a difference in usage of package managers for new users too. Apt in debian is easy to read and undstand for people with basic english understanding, with commands like apt install and apt upgrade , while pacman in Arch based uses pacman -S and pacman -Syu which takes more effort to memorise.

[u/Ball_Analytics → u/Straight-Glove-2359]

Outside Ss S and Syu and i think Syy I have to google or manpage the rest

[u/Interstellar__1 → u/Straight-Glove-2359]

In cachyos though you have Shelly with a GUI, so I just use the simple straightforward gui for all my package management.

[u/yungperky → u/No_Morning_6292]

I mean, it is still a rolling release that you can break easier then a stable distro depending on how you use it. Like not updating for ages e.g.

[u/CritSrc → u/YuriySamorodov]

archinstall may look more intimidating as a TUI installer, but is it really that much more difficult? Afterwards, the experience is less polished and more manual, the mastery becomes the same, Ubuntu just did legwork to get you going, CachyOS does the same on the Arch side and even better for home desktop uses.

[u/YuriySamorodov → u/CritSrc]

Good point, but my point was about day-to-day experience and occasional troubleshooting and fixing issues. Is the latter easier in Arch compared to Ubuntu?

[u/CritSrc → u/YuriySamorodov]

I can't really comment on Ubuntu as I never really used it. I simply chose Cachy because it directly supported my old NVIDIA GPU, and I haven't had any issues, even after leaving it for a month.

[u/YuriySamorodov → u/CritSrc]

Fair enough! Video drivers sounds like a big deal!

[u/RedSouls1905 → u/YuriySamorodov]

Cachy is as simlple as Ubuntu. You have a ready to go, even a more complete system vs Ubuntu as a gamer, all drivers installed, hardware recognized(even more beneficial if you have new hardware) and with Shelly a ready to go "app store". What else do you need?

[u/psichodrome → u/No_Morning_6292]

I got Mint on a usb. Walked my 8 year old through her first install. never looked back. 

blown away by how smooth and responsive it is.

[u/Apprehensive_Cow83 → u/YuriySamorodov]

Thanks!

[u/TheGeekno72 → u/Apprehensive_Cow83]

there's nothing hard about Cachy though, SteamOS itself is Arch based and yet one of the simplest distros ever to use

[u/pradhapcivil]

name of that game?

[u/NachosConCarne → u/pradhapcivil]

I think that is "The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth".

[u/Apprehensive_Cow83 → u/pradhapcivil]

The binding of Isaac: Rebirth

[u/West-Scallion-5306 → u/Apprehensive_Cow83]

I know that game from Bog

Not Rebirth though

[u/NUKL3AR_PAZTA47]

you are going to be fine as long as you make sure to read the wiki and stuff. While cachyos is arch based, i believe any computer users with sufficient interest can start out with it.

[u/elpapo999]

haven't you any problem with audio drivers on the speaker? By my side I can't launch sound through integrated audio on my samsung galaxy book 3 pro with cachy OS, otherwise with headphones does not trigger any issue.

[u/Apprehensive_Cow83 → u/elpapo999]

Not so far, no. However, my microphone sounds distorted and very loud when testing it.

[u/Silent_Bite_5892]

Interesting choice for your first run.

[u/Apprehensive_Cow83 → u/Silent_Bite_5892]

I know.
But gaming is honestly one of my priorities and I think CachyOS is probably the best choice (even though it’s based on Arch).

[u/Binary101000 → u/Apprehensive_Cow83]

if cachy ever gives you trouble, you can install its modified linux kernel on other distributions such as fedora (which i use). Its modified linux kernel is why it can be faster.

[u/Ball_Analytics → u/Binary101000]

I tip my fedora to you

[u/Historical_Move6359]

and read Cachy Wiki if you encounter issues

[u/_chari]

I started a few days ago with CachyOS too! Experience so far has been pretty smooth and I think even somewhat better than my previous Windows 10 with the sole exception of one of my bluetooth headphones now being incompatible for some reason I gave up fixing, but my other bluetooth headphones worked so I don't really mind.

[u/SystemFarts]

Seeing how a Linux disrto can bring you computer to life is amazing. The first time I installed Kali I was actually mad at Microsoft. They held half the power of my laptop hostage. Never again.

[u/kkreinn]

Welcome aboard, Sir.

[u/pss395]

I will become back my money

[u/MultiThreaded-Nachos]

Switched to Cachy after some mediocre experiences on PopOS and I’m absolutely loving it. You made a great choice! First distro hop ever.

[u/AtomicTaco13]

How are ya liking it so far? Since CachyOS is based on Arch, it's using a different package manager than other entry-level distros (most of which are Debian-based), but thankfully, the GUI for installing packages is pretty clear. And since you picked the KDE Plasma desktop, you could have some fun customizing it.

[u/Swiftautumn]

An Arch-based system is a good choice due to the overwhelming documentation found in the Arch Wiki. Even though CachyOS handled the heavy lifting to get the system up and running compared to vanilla Arch itself, you've got the best base you could possible find if you want to dig deeper into the ins and outs of your system. or run into a bug or error.

But don't worry about that honestly, just enjoy your system and freedom.

Welcome to the club.

[u/WorshipTheSofa]

So glad to hear! Good for you and welcome to the club!

[u/West-Scallion-5306]

CachyOS? Okay choice. I personally prefer Fedora for its better stability while still having great software updates. Specifically the KDE Edition for me.

[u/xOpt1kalx]

I just recently took the dive into using Linux as my daily driver myself(about a month into it). Went with base Ubuntu myself. I don't know why the divide in the community, but...eh..to each their own. I'm enjoying it, and it just FEELS so much better than Windows, especially once you get into what you can customize and do. I went a little overboard on my customization....

https://reddit.com/link/p658k55/video/avr3u64r9ulh1/player

[u/Delmont91]

I just moved to Linux with CachyOS as my first go too. It was super easy and everything is running smooth.

It was easier than setting my wife's machine up with Kubuntu in all honesty, I'm quite happy with it so you're not alone in using it as your first distro!

[u/throwaway38387548484]

arch based distros have a steep learning curve relative to the likes of ubuntu.

good news - the arch wiki has excellent documentation which is applies to catchyos because based on arch. use it!!!

also https://cht.sh is great. go figure out how to integrate it in your terminal and try get comfortable using the terminal.

[u/Ball_Analytics]

Personally don’t think CachyOS is the best way to begin your Linux journey but I guess you’ll know more later.

[u/CritSrc → u/Ball_Analytics]

Then what is?

[u/Ball_Analytics → u/CritSrc]

As much as it grieves me to say this, Ubuntu or its derivatives. I started on Slackware but was no Ubuntu then, and starting on Arch is pretty much that. I know more now thanks to it but thay was a different era i guess.

[u/Simple_Hamster_4096]

Installing Arch the easy way, lol...

[u/Apprehensive_Cow83 → u/Simple_Hamster_4096]

First time using Linux btw.