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Flow chart for choosing a Linux distribution (lemmy.ca)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/linux@sh.itjust.works
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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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[–] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Now I'm right here with you. I like it when my updates don't break the machine right before a gaming session. I like it when I can just Google my problem with the word Ubuntu after it and get a result. I like having gui solutions. But what I like the most about Ubuntu is just telling other Linux nerds that I use Ubuntu and seeing what happens.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    Ubuntu is great. Lots of guides for things, great community support, and things usually just work. Plenty easy enough to do what you want to do without having to learn a bunch of stuff all the time.

    I think this is why it is not the preferred choice for experts who want to configure everything themselves, or have strong opinions about the internals of how it works.

    But I basically want to never have to think about the os if I don't have to.

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