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Flow chart for choosing a Linux distribution (lemmy.ca)
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When I first began researching Linux, for my needs, I found the number of different Distros to be overwhelming. So I made this flow chart, with the intent to help new users find a starting point for choosing a distribution.

I'm open to critique, as to making this chart as helpful as possible.

EDIT: Chart updated based on suggestions in the comments.

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[–] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

its really simple, use mint if you dont know what computers are, use fedora if you're normal, and save specialty/hobby distros for specialty/hobby stuff.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    What if I develop software all day long and just don't feel like an OS I need to fuck around with? I feel like Mint is great for anyone who just doesn't want to fuck around with their own computer. Every game I want to play works. Every productivity tool I want is there. Any software I develop works fine. Anything I want to serve on my local network works fine. I click the update once a week or so and it just works.

    I feel like people scoff at Mint because you don't need to know anything about computers to use it, but that's actually a hell of a feature even if you do know.

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