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It is not friendly in the sense that you as the user are expected to extensively configure your system before you are able to use it. It does not work out of the box (unless you have very basic needs). What makes Arch Linux great in my opinion (I use it myself) is that if you are the type of person who is willing to spend some time customising your desktop to achieve a perfect, tailored work environment, Arch gives you all the flexibility you need without imposing unnecessary complexity.