Omarchy: Chef's Choice Arch Linux for Macos Refugees?
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Omarchy is a customized Arch Linux distribution aimed at macOS refugees, sparking discussion about its potential as an alternative for those transitioning from macOS.
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If I wanted to do something less mainline, I'd probably be looking at NetBSD instead of arch if coming from macOS.
That said, Terminal.app in Tahoe is one of the few apps that got meaningful under-the-hood updates. If I was a macOS terminal enthusiast, Tahoe might not be all bad news.