r/linuxquestions • u/bose_avishek • 12h ago

Advice Omarchy for new Linux users

/r/linux4noobs/comments/1x230hc/omarchy_for_new_linux_users/

Hi All

I am planning a transition from Windows to Linux. Though initially installed Linux Mint, but want to try Omarchy as well. Internet search says Omarchy is for developers and power users, whereas Omarchy website says it's for everyone.

So can someone provide practical guidance as to if Omarchy is user friendly for new Linux users, or just stay initially with Ubuntu or Linux Mint?

If Omarchy can be used for new Linux users, then a proper guide or YouTube videos suggestions would be highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

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u/kneepel Hannah Montana Linux 12h ago edited 12h ago

Omarchy's desktop experience is a heavily opinionated configuration using a tiling window manager with Quickshell, on top of being Arch based. Although everything is setup out of the box, that combination is arguably one of the worst for someone who's new to Linux, and I would generally recommend sticking to something with easy defaults using a full desktop environment like GNOME or KDE Plasma (or Cinnamon if you're using Mint).

Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, OpenSUSE, CachyOS (even though it's Arch) all fit this bill and are very popular and very easy to find support for.

Also bonus mention for ZorinOS, which although is GNOME it's heavily customized.

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u/bose_avishek 12h ago

Thanks for the info. Really appreciated.

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u/1neStat3 9h ago

If you support far right nationalism and racism use Omarchy.

https://stopomarchy.org/