Is Garuda Linux stable enough to give to a user where:
Firefox is the Internet
Thunderbird is mail
Skype is calling the kids and grandkids
LibreOffice is what you use to read documents that other people send you
The user does not have the root password so cannot do anything dangerous
The long version:
Can Garuda Linux be updated (security updates only?) without having access to the root password (E.G. systemd service that updates without user interaction at shutdown / boot)?
I know:
it's a rolling release (currently on Manjaro myself and that is a no-go for mum and dad)
has TimeShift protection built in
Not wanting to go and have to upgrade their system every 3-4 years
There was a thread a couple of days ago about rolling releases and their target audience. It wasn't Mom and Dad, it was experienced users that can deal with the inevitable issues that will arise.
BTW it completely depends on your mum and dad.
If they are much technological advance, they will love Garuda, no matter their age.
But if they are using Linux for first or second time, don't recommend any Arch based distros, Garuda Linux included.