{"id":560491,"date":"2023-03-06T17:00:40","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T14:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/arch-linux-vs-ubuntu-which-should-you-use\/"},"modified":"2023-03-06T17:00:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T14:00:40","slug":"arch-linux-vs-ubuntu-which-should-you-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/arch-linux-vs-ubuntu-which-should-you-use\/","title":{"rendered":"#Arch Linux vs. Ubuntu: Which Should You Use?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a42160d4c68f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a42160d4c68f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/arch-linux-vs-ubuntu-which-should-you-use\/#%E2%80%9CArch_Linux_vs_Ubuntu_Which_Should_You_Use%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Arch Linux vs. Ubuntu: Which Should You Use?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/arch-linux-vs-ubuntu-which-should-you-use\/#The_Maze_of_Distributions\" >The Maze of Distributions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/arch-linux-vs-ubuntu-which-should-you-use\/#Arch_Linux_and_Ubuntu_Compared_an_Overview\" >Arch Linux and Ubuntu Compared: an Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/arch-linux-vs-ubuntu-which-should-you-use\/#How_Installing_Arch_Linux_and_Ubuntu_Differs\" >How Installing Arch Linux and Ubuntu Differs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/arch-linux-vs-ubuntu-which-should-you-use\/#Does_One_Have_Better_Hardware_Compatibility\" >Does One Have Better Hardware Compatibility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/arch-linux-vs-ubuntu-which-should-you-use\/#What_Applications_and_Package_Managers_Are_Available\" >What Applications and Package Managers Are Available?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/arch-linux-vs-ubuntu-which-should-you-use\/#Whats_the_Community_Support_Like\" >What\u2019s the Community Support Like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/arch-linux-vs-ubuntu-which-should-you-use\/#Arch_vs_Ubuntu_Who_Wins\" >Arch vs Ubuntu: Who Wins?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CArch_Linux_vs_Ubuntu_Which_Should_You_Use%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Arch Linux vs. Ubuntu: Which Should You Use?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-874289\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hero.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Ubuntu and Arch Linux GNOME desktops, side by side\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Dave McKay \/ How-to Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For absolute beginners, Ubuntu is the obvious choice. Arch is great once you&#8217;ve found your Linux sea-legs. Whether you&#8217;re going to be better served by Ubuntu or Arch Linux depends on how much hand-holding you expect, and how much effort you&#8217;re willing to devote to hand-crafting your Linux installation.<\/p>\n<p>Ubuntu and Arch Linux have staunch and vocal supporters. If you\u2019re considering using Linux or changing distribution, you\u2019ll have people promoting both of these to you. But which is right for you?<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Maze_of_Distributions\"><\/span>The Maze of Distributions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The notion to try out Linux can be spurred by many factors. Maybe you\u2019ve heard of Linux and just want to find out more. Perhaps you\u2019re dissatisfied with your current OS and you\u2019re looking for an alternative. Maybe you find the idea of free and open source software intriguing, and worth investigating.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the reasons, they\u2019re usually clear cut. But once that choice is made, you have to choose which Linux distribution to use. And that\u2019s a question that\u2019s anything but clear cut.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/763775\/what-is-ubuntu\/\">Ubuntu is widely considered a good distribution for Linux newcomers, but there\u2019s another camp who say you ought to start with a distribution Like Arch, because \u201cyou\u2019ll learn so much more about Linux.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You may have heard that, underneath, all Linux distributions are the same. They use the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Linux_kernel\">Linux kernel<\/a>, the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnu.org\/software\/coreutils\/\">GNU Core Utilities<\/a>, a supported file system, a package manager, and some number of preinstalled <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lications.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s true, as far as it goes. But distributions add their own flavor by providing such things as customized installation programs, desktop themes, their own software repositories, and their own utility programs. Some even go as far as\u00a0developing their own desktop environments, like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cinnamon_(desktop_environment)\">Linux Mint did with Cinnamon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The differences between distributions\u2014and the end user experience\u2014can be profound.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arch_Linux_and_Ubuntu_Compared_an_Overview\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Arch Linux and Ubuntu Compared: an Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most Linux users place <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/archlinux.org\/\">Arch Linux<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/\">Ubuntu<\/a> at the opposite ends of the scale of suitability for new Linux users. The philosophies behind the distributions are completely different.<\/p>\n<p>Arch is a community-driven effort, Ubuntu is produced by the Ubuntu Foundation, backed by the privately owned <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/canonical.com\/\">Canonical Limited<\/a>. Arch its own distribution, built from the ground-up. Ubuntu is derived from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.debian.org\/\">Debian Linux<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Arch aims to give you a lightweight, functional system. Starting with a minimalist base install, you choose which packages you need or want, and install them.<\/p>\n<p>Ubuntu comes fully-loaded. It bundles a long list of packages including office productivity suites, email clients, music players, and so on. From first boot, you can be productive in Ubuntu. The flip side is your computer is loaded with packages you will probably never open, never mind use.<\/p>\n<p>Ubuntu is all about hand-holding and ease of use. At one time, its strapline was \u201cLinux for human beings.\u201d Arch is about giving you control. It doesn\u2019t install anything you haven\u2019t asked for. It also expects that you know what you\u2019re doing.You get to take the wheel, but it\u2019s assumed you know how to drive.<\/p>\n<p>Canonical create two Ubuntu releases each year, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wiki.ubuntu.com\/Releases\">scheduled for April and October<\/a>. Every fourth release is a Long Term Support release, with support and patches guaranteed for five years. The interim releases are supported for nine months.<\/p>\n<p>Arch uses a rolling release model. There are no milestone releases. You install the latest Arch image, and then patch it so that it is up to date. You then patch frequently to keep it current. Patches can be released daily\u2014sometimes several times in a single day\u2014but most users patch once every week or two. This keeps your operating system on, or close to, the cutting edge of new releases, patches, and upgrades.<\/p>\n<p>This can catch you out though. Cutting edges can draw blood. Patches and updates are tested, but faults can find their way through the net. A recent example is the version 2:2.06.r322 update to the GRUB bootloader. A bug that thousands of Arch computers booted into the\u00a0BIOS instead of Arch Linux. There was a workaround, but it required some confidence and knowledge to apply it.<\/p>\n<p>With Ubuntu, anyone can install it and use it to learn about Linux. With Arch, you need to know something about Linux just to get it installed.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Installing_Arch_Linux_and_Ubuntu_Differs\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">How Installing Arch Linux and Ubuntu Differs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ubuntu has a great\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/tutorials\/install-ubuntu-desktop#1-overview\">GUI-based installation program<\/a>. It steers you through the choices you need to make, picks sensible defaults for others, and leaves you with a complete, working system.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-874314\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-3.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Ubuntu graphical installation tool showing an information screen and a progress bar\" width=\"724\" height=\"435\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wiki.archlinux.org\/title\/installation_guide\">Arch installation<\/a>\u00a0is much more bare bones. It is terminal based.\u00a0There are many steps, some of which can become quite involved. Setting up Wi-Fi, for example, can prove challenging.<\/p>\n<p>The <code>archinstall<\/code> script is another\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wiki.archlinux.org\/title\/archinstall\">text-based way to install Arch<\/a>. It provides more guidance than the traditional installation method, but it\u2019s still a long way from the experience you\u2019ll get installing Ubuntu. It lets you pick from on-screen lists of options for some settings, which makes things somewhat easier. But if you don\u2019t know what the options mean or what the ramifications are of choosing\u00a0<em>this<\/em>\u00a0option over\u00a0<em>that<\/em>\u00a0option, you\u2019re still flying blind.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-874315 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Arch Linux &quot;arch install&quot; script showing a list of options\" width=\"724\" height=\"435\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re successful, you\u2019ll have a running Arch Linux system. You then move on to installing a desktop environment,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wiki.archlinux.org\/title\/GNOME\">such as GNOME<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The sadly abandoned\u00a0Arch Linux GUI\u00a0project used to provide a plain vanilla version of Arch, installed using the well-known <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/calamares.io\/\">Calamares<\/a> installer, but they\u2019ve announced they\u2019ll issue no new ISO images.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/manjaro.org\/download\/\">Manjaro<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/arcolinux.com\/\">ArcoLinux<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/garudalinux.org\/\">Garuda<\/a>, and\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/endeavouros.com\/\">EndeavourOS<\/a>\u00a0are Arch-based distributions offering GUI-based installations. But they\u2019re not plain vanilla Arch, although EndeavourOS and ArcoLinux come very close.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_One_Have_Better_Hardware_Compatibility\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Does One Have Better Hardware Compatibility?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Arch supports\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/64-bit_computing\">64-bit<\/a>\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/X86\">x86<\/a>\u00a0processors only. There\u2019s no\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/archlinuxarm.org\/\"><em>official<\/em>\u00a0ARM support<\/a>, for example. Ubuntu, by contrast, officially supports a wide range of computing platforms\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/core\/docs\/supported-platforms\">including the Raspberry Pi<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Most PC hardware compatibility issues are resolved using kernel modules and drivers. The difference is, Ubuntu tries to identify the required modules and includes them for you, where it can. Arch largely leaves it up to you.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, x86 PC hardware support is about the same for the two distributions, but Arch can make you work harder to achieve it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Applications_and_Package_Managers_Are_Available\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">What Applications and Package Managers Are Available?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To install and remove software packages Ubuntu has the <code>apt<\/code> command line tool, and Arch has <code>pacman<\/code>. They both have GUI-based alternatives too. Ubuntu has the <code>Ubuntu Software<\/code> application, and Arch users can install <code>pamac<\/code> to have a similar experience.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 724px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-874336 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Ubuntu Software application open on its main screen\" width=\"724\" height=\"436\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Ubuntu Software application<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These tools all reference the official software repositories of the distributions. To include unofficial software sources, Ubuntu users can enable specific <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/launchpad.net\/ubuntu\/+ppas\">Personal Package Archives<\/a>. These are user-provided wrapped packages that are made available to the Ubuntu community by private individuals. Once a user has installed its PPA, they can install the application using the standard <code>apt <\/code> tool.<\/p>\n<p>The Arch equivalent is the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aur.archlinux.org\/\">Arch User Repository<\/a>. This is a huge collection of user-provided package descriptions. These automate downloading the source code and building the package on your computer. Users can do this from within <code>pamac<\/code> or in a terminal window using an AUR helper tool such as <code>yay<\/code>.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 724px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-874340\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A typical Arch Linux AUR entry\" width=\"724\" height=\"417\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A typical Arch Linux AUR entry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are about 60,000 packages in the official Ubuntu repositories. The Arch repositories and AUR combined amount to about 58,000 packages. But that\u2019s not the whole story.<\/p>\n<p>Software packages that offer versions for Windows, Mac, and Linux are likely to provide a DEB for Debian and Ubuntu-based systems, and an RPM for Fedora and RedHat systems. Other distributions are left to fend for themselves, by cloning the application\u2019s repository and building the package from source. So, as is usual with Arch, you can do it, but you need to work a little harder.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/flatpak.org\/setup\/\">FlatPaks<\/a>, Snaps, and AppImages are distribution-agnostic methods of installing software. A package you\u2019re looking for might be available in one of these formats.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Community_Support_Like\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">What\u2019s the Community Support Like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Arch and Ubuntu are well-served with online resources offering information and advice. Ubuntu users can turn to the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/askubuntu.com\/\">Ask Ubuntu<\/a>\u00a0website and the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ubuntuforums.org\/\">Ubuntu Forums<\/a>, and Arch users have the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wiki.archlinux.org\/\">ArchWiki<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The ArchWiki is without doubt one of the premier sources of Linux information available today. It\u2019s accessed by users of all distributions, not just Arch. However, be aware that it takes brevity to new levels. Nor does it repeat itself. If it has explained something once on one page, it won\u2019t go through it again on another page. Because of that, it takes a little while to acclimatize yourself to the ArchWiki style. Because it can seem impenetrable to newcomers, they even provide a page on\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wiki.archlinux.org\/title\/Help:Reading\">reading the Wiki<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Ubuntu\/\">Ubuntu<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/archlinux\/\">Arch<\/a>\u00a0each have subreddits dedicated to them. These are unofficial, but useful, resources. Contrary to popular belief they\u2019re pretty friendly too.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arch_vs_Ubuntu_Who_Wins\"><\/span>Arch vs Ubuntu: Who Wins?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The distribution that\u2019s right for you is best decided by what you want from your Linux. If you want a Linux that you can install quickly and will give you an easy introduction to Linux, Ubuntu beats Arch hands down.<\/p>\n<p>I use plain Arch and EndeavourOS all day every day, but I struggle to recommend Arch as a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/313423\/the-best-linux-distributions-for-beginners\/\">distribution for Linux freshman. The installation paradoxically requires\u00a0<em>a priori<\/em>\u00a0knowledge that you only get with some familiarity with Linux. Without knowing things like <code>sda1<\/code> is the first partition on the first hard drive, and <code>enp34s0<\/code> is a network interface, you\u2019re goose is probably cooked before you even begin.<\/p>\n<p>If you want granular control over the makeup and configuration of your Linux installation\u2014with all the joys and pains that brings\u2014choose Arch. Get an image file from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/archlinux.org\/download\/\">the Arch Linux download page<\/a>. If a constant cycle of maintaining and administering your system isn\u2019t of interest to you, and you just want to get on and use your computer, choose Ubuntu. Get its image file from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/download\/desktop\">the Ubuntu desktop download page<\/a>, and get started installing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>10 Basic Linux Commands for Beginners<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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