If anything, Windows 11 is the OS where things don’t work off of a fresh install (assuming it’s a self-built PC). It requires an internet connection during regular setup yet the ethernet/wifi drivers simply didn’t work. I had to cheat startup and install drivers through USB.
Bazzite on the other hand, worked instantly. The only thing needed was to set the right sound output.
“Indicia” is the correct word, “indica” is the cannabis species. They’re probably not fond of the latter.