I often hear folks in the Linux community discussing their preference for Arch (and Linux in general) because they can install only the packages they want or need - no bloat.

I’ve come across users with a couple of hundred packages installed (likely fresh installs), but I’ve also seen others with thousands.

Personally, I’m currently at 1.7k packages on my desktop and 1.3k on my laptop (both running EndeavourOS). There might be a few packages I could remove, but I don’t feel like my system is bloated.

I guess it’s subjective, but when do you consider a system to be bloated?

I’m asking as a relatively new Linux user - been daily driving for about 7/8 months

  • TheAnonymouseJoker
    4·
    2 months ago

    Let me tell you, FSearch is available for Linux distros. Yes, that Everything Search tool from Windows. You do not need heavy indexer tools thrashing your system.

      • TheAnonymouseJoker
        3·
        2 months ago

        But it does not thrash your system all the time, and utilises the same partition indexing technique as WizTree on Windows, which makes it lightning quick at indexing. If you have an SSD, it takes seconds, with HDD, <5 minutes.

        • acockworkorange@mander.xyz
          2·
          2 months ago

          Ok, I’m not advocating for any particular indexing service, I’m advocating for all. You’re advocating for this one in particular. We’re in agreement.