Honestly? It actually depends on the friend or colleague.
Arch isn’t as bad as it can seem, especially if you find an installer for it. Something that’s more mainstream linux might be better; though. especially if they’re looking for a “it works” kind of thing.
How likely are you to recommend Arch to a friend or colleague? 1, not likely, to 5, extremely likely.
For Arch users, this question reduces to “how likely are you to have a friend or colleague”
Shame they didn’t mention grandmothers, they can be the most patient listening to ramblings about Arch.
Honestly? It actually depends on the friend or colleague.
Arch isn’t as bad as it can seem, especially if you find an installer for it. Something that’s more mainstream linux might be better; though. especially if they’re looking for a “it works” kind of thing.