Hello everyone. After a brief excursion to CachyOS, I have returned to Zorin. At first glance, it seemed to be a fast and smart Linux system. Unfortunately, it is a prettified, unwieldy Arch Linux. After I was unable to install some applications properly and got a real headache from the cumbersome installation process, I returned to Zorin and immediately installed Zorin 18 Pro. Just installing the printer was a challenge. For me, it's like coming home, and it feels good and right. I don't know why CachyOS is so highly praised. I tested it for at least a month and don't want to use it anymore. The list of things that didn't work is long.
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As with most things in life, I suppose, it's all about what works best for you. My understanding is that Cachy OS uses a custom kernel, which may explain why many "routine stuff" doesn't work. Hardware device drivers are handled by the Linux kernel, but if it's modified in order to be more lightweight, performant, etc., it may lack support for a lot of popular devices.
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I'm not sure if these 2 are a good Comparison. The Focus is quite different I would say.
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t's just an attempt to find a Linux system that suits me better. CachyOS is definitely not it. I just wanted to express how satisfied I am with Zorin.
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And that is totally fine and okay. I only wanted to say that these 2 Systems have a different Focus on what they want to be.
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I think, CachyOS draws a lot of gamers, while Ubuntu/Zorin have a much broader audience, from designers to secretaries.
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CachyOS sounds like a tree nut you eat. 
In seriousness, its an Arch based distro, AKA, not for Linux newbies or the average Linux user period. Linux experts & programmers use Arch, cause its more about the terminal, then it is the GUI. All CachyOS does, is dress it up a little bit, to make it look less daunting.
To be honest, I've been using Linux since 2014, despite my Linux experience, I have 0-interest in Arch, programming, heavy usage of terminal. I just want an OS that works, and does a little of everything. I'd like to think that I represent most Linux users in that regard.
I'm not surprised you came back to Zorin OS. I've tried several Linux OS's, always came back to Zorin, in a year or less. All I need is an OS that works, and is easy to use, I don't need an OS, to program a Saturn 5 rocket, this aint the space shuttle as the expression is.
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I'm not entirely inexperienced. I've been working with various systems since around 1998/1999. It all started with Unix, then moved on to SUSE and later Redhat. I am now almost 67 years old and have become lazy. I still enjoy trying new things and exploring new avenues. However, it has to be exciting and not annoy me. With CachyOS, they have made the exterior a little prettier. Unfortunately, you always have to fiddle around with it. For me and my daily routines, ZORIN is ideal.
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I've installed EOS, another Arch variant, requires good amount of preparation to make it work, but generally works; it once crashed entirely, though, and I returned to Zorin 17.3—may have another trial next year. Nevertheless, I signed up for Lounge - EndeavourOS and keep posting and communicating there, because the people are great people, you may want to have a look, good banter.
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Hi there! CachyOS user here 0/
I feel sorry you didn't like the OS. And it's okay.
I've been using Cachy for the past half year and never noticed any issues, especially with some rotten hardware I have to play around sometimes.
Cachy (and Arch in general, I guess) is for those who seek every bit of performance their computer can deliver. And also I picked it specifically because it's one of the best (if not the best) arch distro for gamers out there and I love arch distros for their rolling-releases (just like to use freshest software possible at home). It may come with some downsides, yes, but it just proves the main point of variety of Linux distros — every distro made for a purpose, a purpose that may differ from one another. And there's no such thing as an "ultimate OS that fits for all".
I'm so happy to see this post, cause I'm happy that there's someone out there enjoying Zorin as much as I personally do.
Yes, being said I'm a Cachy user, I still love Zorin and recommend it to everyone that seek an alternative for Win / Mac. This is one of the greatest desktop-distroes for linux-novice users out there.
That being said, I'm just happy to see that you feel comfortable with Zorin. And I wish everyone else would've find distro that fits their needs.
// just created account to post this, please don't ban me 
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Hey RolandP!
Welcome to the zorin os forum's!
Here the cachy os vs Zorin os:
1.Cachy os is arch-based. But zorin os is ubuntu-based
2.For cachy os you need this system:
- 3 GB RAM
- 30 GB of Storage Space (HDD/SSD)
- Stable internet connection
That was minimum. here the recommended - 8GB RAM
- 50 GB of Storage Space (SSD/NVMe)
- x86-64-v3 capable CPU
- 50 Mbps or better internet speed
- NVIDIA GPU (900+ - e.g: GTX 950), AMD +GCN 1.0 (e.g: AMD R7 240) or Intel (Integrated HD Graphics series or higher. Arc Series)
Now the zorin os: - Lite: 64-bit processor (700 MHz single core), 512 MB RAM, 8 GB memory, 640 x 480 px screen
- Core/Education: 64-bit processor (1 GHz dual core), 2 GB RAM, 10 GB storage, 800 x 600 px screen
- Pro: 64-bit processor (1 GHz dual core), 2 GB RAM, 20 GB storage, 800 x 600 px screen
If your pc it's old, i recommended you use lite edition.
If it have these requirment system, here what linux you should install:
Love arch linux? Use cachy os. it's a customizble.
Love ubuntu? Use zorin os. it's like cachy os. but it have 3 edition's
Lite
Core
Pro
That's it!
Now all the bots know the trick! We're doomed! 
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Guys - I am snort laughing over here!!
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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tuMOGTQyNqQ?feature=share
Legit, especially when you make yourself laugh as well.
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If you want printer to work from the get go on cachy, you have to check the checkbox for it during the installation process.
I spent a few months with Cachy. One of my favorite OSes. Almost no bloat out of the box, and crazy fast. I had a cheap laptop back then with like 4 GB of RAM and an Intel Celeron CPU and it ran like a $1000 laptop with Windows on it. If you know the right things to install (cachy-update, their gaming package, etc.), it gets a lot easier. But it's still Arch at the end of the day. It's designed for nerdy control freaks who enjoy the pain and suffering of solving complex problems on their own in exchange for speed and/or ultimate authority over their system. I think Zorin is a good balance between Ubuntu's more restrictive but convenient OS and Cachy's wild west approach. Cachy lags behind a lot in security too. No secure boot support (you can DIY, but it's not straightforward), no app armor (can DIY this too, but even less straightforward), etc. Zorin excels in that regard.
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The purpose and focus of Zorin and Cachy are different. Cachy is specifically designed for speed. It is the operating system that will go fast. It designs the OS around optimizing by caching specific operations to prevent reprocessing like Fex does. This is why it is enjoyed by gamers, but also why someone who likes Zorin might not enjoy it.
Zorin is going more towards killing windows as a daily driver. This means their focus is "Make it as convenient as possible for people to use". This means that if you don't care a lot about pure speed then Zorin will always be better than CachyOS. TBH even the gamers don't always need the extra frames that CachyOS provides. This is why CachyOS is moving towards server architecture where their improvements will be useful 100% of the time.
So I think you should choose CachyOS over Zorin when you're doing things like running a low power/old computer, Ai inference, High High end gaming, or Doing server work. You should use Zorin for everything else
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Me personally as a loyal zorin user I have no problem with arch users, Its just bad how it is being promoted from the arch community and how bad some arch members treat newbies
I never used arch but for sure I know preety well that its not made for newbies, thats why zorin is here and even so, Some arch users on social media make it look like arch is simple when its not and promoting it as begginer distro and thats when many new noob users who just want a functioning computer are being misled and end up getting discouraged afterwards since they created the impression in their minds that Linux is always difficult and thats how false rumors spread and we end up having some noobs who refuse to switch because of that kind of impression
Also I want to say how greatful I am for having such helpful community cause as far as I know (Correct me if Im wrong) some arch members treat newbie questions with links from the arch wiki without even thinking that not all humans are tech experts