It depends on your needs, but this distro is generally user-friendly and suitable for beginners at home.
It depends on your needs, but this distro is generally user-friendly and suitable for beginners at home.
Semi-rolling refers to a development pattern with a consistent two-year update schedule, requiring upgrades once per cycle rather than continuous releases.
Certainly. In short, yes—Ubuntu works too, though it isn’t a rolling release. It’s important to note that regular distribution versions exist, and Solydxk isn’t one of them.
If you're just starting out, rolling release distros aren't the best choice. Consider sticking with Ubuntu for now and then explore Arch once you're ready to switch. It boasts a strong community and excellent documentation. You can also run MATE on any distribution if needed. However, if you're after a pre-built rolling release with MATE, Manjaro is worth checking out.
I discovered Arch to be more intuitive for installing third-party tools compared to Ubuntu-based systems. Using GUI options like pamac or Octopi to install from AUR is straightforward—just search and click. Adding a PPA requires a bit more effort. Things become even trickier if the desired PPA vanishes, forcing you to compile from source and navigate complex dependency issues. In Ubuntu, you typically need to manually install all dependencies with apt-get, whereas Arch handles it automatically. AUR improves reliability, though this is just my experience and might not apply to everyone.