I have used Arch for >13 years (btw) and use the terminal every single session. I also work with Linux servers daily, so I tried the other families with DEs (Debian/Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS/AlmaLinux/Fedora).

I’m comfortable (and prefer) doing everything with CLI tools. For me, it’s a bit difficult to convert my Windows friends, as they all see me as some kind of hackerman.

What’s the landscape like nowadays, in terms of terminal requirements?

Bonus question: Which distribution is the most user-friendly while still updated packages? Does anything provide a similar experience to Arch’s amazing AUR?

  • it_depends_man@lemmy.world
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    13 hours ago

    That is technically true, but

    Install GNOME Software Flatpak plugin

    The GNOME Software plugin makes it possible to install apps without needing the command line. To install, run:

    sudo apt install gnome-software-plugin-flatpak

    I hope you can see the problem with that.

    It did read that page, it just didn’t register because it’s more command line stuff.