I finally installed arch and I am happy !

2 years ago I had started experimenting with GNU/Linux. My first distro was Ubuntu which I didn't like and then I moved to linux mint which ran very well but was not as good looking. Later I moved to Pop OS and then one day I learned about DEs and I installed KDE standard on Pop OS and had a decent time there. Then later I moved to mx linux. But there was something wrong. I did not feel like it was customized enough.... not personalized enough.

I have tried various DEs. My favourite is Gnome and then it is KDE and then Cinnamon. I also learned how to change gtk themes and how to use gnome extensions.

I have also become decent with the terminal with debian based distros and currently I am learning arch.

I was always scared of using arch linux or any arch based distros because of the memes and posts I used to see about how hard it is. FInally today I broke through it.

It took me a day to understand how to do it properly but I did it the way I wanted it on my LG Gram.

I learned that I can use archinstall to install arch. How to use iwctl. How to partition my drive manually in arch install and creating /boot , / , /home , /swap.

I learned how I can choose the things that I want with arch and avoid getting the things I do not like. Arch did not randomly install a ton of bullshit. It gave me the option to install or not install the stuff I need.

When I installed I chose the lts kernel so I can get a guaranteed stable system for daily use on my laptop. I learned how I should not copy the ISO config but choose Network Manager for KDE and Gnome. I learned how to use git and git clone and install software from the AUR (I installed timeshift from there). I also learned btrfs and ext4 differences.

I just loved this learning experience. I am never going to stop. I will keep learning.

Thank you to all GNU/Linux enthusiasts who helped me on my journey.