10-year linux user that comes from ubuntu and solus.
I always thought that running arch was not for me as it was too advanced and I did not have the time to search for all the answers.
Installed Endeavour yesterday and all hardware was recognized out of the box. Suspend worked perfectly. Updating is a breeze and I was able to install a gui package manager to put what I need on my System 76 laptop. Setup was simple.
Still learning the arch commands. Like I said, a lot to learn. The difference is that now it seems like Endeavour has provided an arch that’s possible for me to learn and the support through a great forum to make the learning curve a manageable one.
While I installed Arch a couple of times “bare bones”, I chose EOS because I far prefer the more cohesive nature of the distro, and takes away a lot of the elitism. It’s a tool, and the right tool for the right job is always a good place to start.
EOS fit my needs and had the flexibility needed, it’s a fantastic distro. I donate a little for every install I do by way of a thank you, - every little bit counts! Something to consider if you can afford it
Welcome to Purple side of Arch it a learn curve but EOS community always help + friendly point in right direction to fix problems ( if any ) Enjoy your Arch journey