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I've been using Linux Mint since forever. I've never felt a reason to change. But I'm interested in what persuaded others to move.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Okay fine, I bite for once

There are two KISS principles for me

  1. Easier to use for everyone, I.e. simple to use

  2. "Fuck convenience, fuck ease of use and fuck you"

Arch subscribes to the latter, use endevouros if you want the former

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Well, for the tech illerterate. Arch is pretty simple and excellent to manage as everything is simple in the system together with the Arch Wiki.

But this is only for those who tinker and manage their systems or want to learn more about the Linux system. Endeavour is better for the normal user who doesn't want to break their head. Its definetly not the KISS 1. Which you mentioned