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OK, so Debian is not rolling release, arch is. If rolling release causes the system to implode, doesn't that make arch more user friendly?
I'm the one that's says the only thing unfriendly about arch is the installation. That's a point I'm making. And truth be told, most of what a user interacts with is the DE, installation is the only real sticking point between all these systems at this point, that and package management. Outside of installation and the package manager they're basically the same as far as the casual user is concerned. And for arch, once you get past the installation, it's package manager is just better than apt. And EndeavorOS does the installation for you. So it's better.
Actually my point was that point release distro seemingly implode at some point 😅. But, I'll assume that you meant point release here. Then, I'd argue, if you really dislike reinstalling, then Arch scores better at that. But we don't measure how user friendly a distro is on just a single metric. That doesn't make sense.
I'll quote the main body in which my argument against Arch being user friendly has been laid out. I hope you'll respond this time:
Earlier you called it more robust. I laid out the fault in your logic. But you didn't care to react to it... Regardless, if it's only speed that makes you think that, then please just say so.
OK I'm gettimg frustrated now, because you're making literally no points at all, and now you're quoting yourself. A whole lot of words saying absolutely nothing.
You didn't lay out "fault in my logic", you just asked me what I mean by robust. Do you have anything to actually say or do you just like the sound of your own voice?
First of all, I'd like to apologize if I misunderstood the situation. Communication only through text can be hard. And, in retrospect, I agree with you that I should have been more careful with my writing.
Secondly, please dismiss my last two replies. Especially the first is atrocious, while the second one was written under time pressure. Something that I should have not done to my fellow human being.
Thirdly, you've had another conversation with another user under this post. And I got most of what I wanted to get out of this conversation from that one already. And, I'd have to agree that that person was a lot more punctual and eloquent when wording their views. Thus, I understand why my writings might have felt as a downgrade by comparison.
Fourthly, thank you for your time. I appreciate it. And I wish you a great day.
Fifthly, there's actually one thing that I really want to know 😅. But, I'll not bring it up, unless you allow me.
Cheers.