If you're looking for a distribution for an aging machine and you want to go with something other than a Ubuntu-based distribution, walk through the Arch with Omega.
Arch Linux is one of my favorite Linux-based desktop OSes. I have written at length why I use Arch Linux. If you want an OS that gives you complete control over your computing, Arch Linux is the one.
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Arch Linux isn't as hard as everyone told me it'd be
Among Linux enthusiasts, Arch is commonly used as a yardstick to measure someone's Linux competency. If you manage to install Arch Linux successfully, elitists will claim you're more knowledgeable ...
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