Fedora vs. Arch Linux: How to choose your next Linux distro (and which one I use)

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Arch and Fedora are two different Linux distributions.
• One of these is better suited for those with less experience.
• Both are outstanding Linux distributions that can be used for free.

The first Linux distribution I ever seriously used was Red Hat 5.2 (prior to the creation of Fedora). Back then, it was the best option for just about everyone. 

It was also hard to learn.

Fortunately, the Linux landscape is much different now, and there are distributions that are so easy, they make Windows look like it was created for Albert Einstein-level brains.

That doesn't mean every distribution is created equal. Even though there are versions of Linux that are easy enough that your grandma could use them, there are also distributions that are more challenging, as well ...