One of the big selling points of Linux to me was I can automate my install from end to end. I haven’t bothered automating the installer, but once it boots I run a playbook to set everything up and restore most of my homedir from backup. Everything down to setting my custom keyboard shorts, extensions and wallpaper is covered.

These days I run Silverblue and I’m trying to find the time to put together my own build pipeline to build my own images on top of Silverblue’s.

Either way, I have no fear of reinstalls.

💯 I see it the same way.

Yes, that’s one half of what I was getting at. The other half is that it doesn’t prioritise aesthetics.

Listen prioritises aesthetics, but is lacking in function. For me, the missing functionality isn’t important.

There’s no single right answer.

The official app could be described as “functional”. This is a native android app and (imo) looks better.

Decent list and plan overall. Since you enjoy self hosting and seem systems oriented, I’d add Python on the curriculum somewhere. That would round things out nicely for you.