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Why go through the trouble to use Arch?
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I currently use bazzite, but I learned more about Linux by installing arch from scratch than anything else I've ever done with my PC. It was a beautiful experience and I will never forget it.
I recently got a new laptop, and I'm considering installing arch again on the old one again to have a system available that is less restrictive. I'd probably use an installer this time around...but maybe not.
I use Garuda, it's Arch and is just as easy as Bazzite.
EndeavourOS fits this description. Essentially an arch installer with nice DE theming.