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.
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.
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.
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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