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I'm Tired of Omarchy

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  • Creator’s core complaint: Omari hype is misleading. Zaryian says they’re “tired of Omari” and of YouTubers hyping it. They argue Omari is essentially another Arch-based rice (even if it’s a “DRO”/distribution and includes its own packaging/mirror). In their view, the hype is overstated, and fans treat it like a major breakthrough.

  • “Not a fix for Linux” — Linux adoption requires solving broader problems. The video criticizes marketing that presents Omari as “the solution to Linux desktop problems.” Zaryian argues Linux adoption increases when:

    • People can’t switch due to missing required software.
    • There are too many distros, and the experience isn’t beginner-friendly.
    • Some “solutions” rely on keyboard-driven / terminal-heavy workflows, which they argue are not automatically friendly for most users—especially those used to mouse/touch/mobile-first interfaces.
    • Hardware support is strong, pointing to OEMs and vendors shipping Linux (e.g., Framework, Dell with Ubuntu-certified laptops, System76, Tuxedo, and others).

  • Better path: unify UX and offer user-friendly distro choices. Zaryian suggests Linux should grow by:

    • Improving UX (not forcing a single workflow style).
    • Providing distros tailored for different users, instead of locking users into one paradigm.
    • Promoting distros already known for emphasizing user experience and accessibility.

  • Critique of “religious” hype culture. They argue Omari is marketed like a second coming, referencing “AI/agentic OS”-style messaging and comparisons between creators. They also claim this hype overlooks what other distros already provide—particularly around keyboard/window manager customization.

  • They argue many features exist elsewhere. Zaryian claims Omari’s value isn’t unique because similar “rice” / shell / window-manager experiences already exist via other distros and theming:

    • Cashios (Hyperland + “Nutella” shell mentioned)
    • Picos (their “rice/theme set,” said to be related to/derived from Nutella)
    • Garuda (described as among the most user-friendly, mentioning a recent update with a GUI setup wizard; also notes multiple desktop environments)
    • Dunk Material Shell (supports multiple distros and window managers, with many themes/plugins like Omari)

They conclude that if a keyboard-driven setup is desired, users can configure shortcuts and workflows in existing desktop environments/window managers (specifically mentioning KDE shortcut configuration).

  • Why hype might still matter (but not for the claimed reasons). While rejecting Omari as the reason people will switch, Zaryian acknowledges it could still help Linux appear in more places (“more feeds”), increasing visibility. That visibility might lead to more development funding and revenue for projects (including paying Hyperland developers). They still want the marketing to produce real growth: more developers funded and more users trying Linux.

  • Call for a healthier approach. They recommend people:

    • Try Linux on a distro, then explore others out of curiosity.
    • Avoid proclaiming Omari like a religion; if users love it, they should simply enjoy it.

Presenters / Contributors (as mentioned)

  • Zaryian (speaker/creator of the rant)
  • Linus Tech Tips (referenced)
  • Microsoft (referenced in the context of AI approach)
  • Ubuntu (referenced in the context of AI approach)
  • Hyperland developers (referenced as recipients of funding)
  • Arch developers / Arch (referenced as needing more ecosystem support)

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