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.

  • mystic-macaroni@lemmy.ml
    9·
    5 days ago

    Your heart is in the right place, but imo, this isn’t going to help anyone. For every branch you have up to 5 options. A bunch are dependent on gpu. When you ask half of normal people what their operating system is, their answer is Dell.

    Just tell people to use Mint and let them go through this chart if they are in the 1% of people who will ever look for it. The peril of these graphics and this approach is it pushes people away. Make as many choices for them as possible. Remember, we who want this are not the norm.

    • pishadoot@sh.itjust.works
      8·
      5 days ago

      Disagree. I think it’s fine; most people looking at Linux know what their GPU is.

      If OP wants to address your concern they should just put a banner at top saying “UNSURE WHAT ANY OF THIS MEANS? >> LINUX MINT”

      • mystic-macaroni@lemmy.ml
        31·
        5 days ago

        There are going to be plenty of potential windows expats. Do you in all honesty think this is going to be helpful to them? There’s a reason I didn’t guve my mom a chart like this and just did it for her.

        Per GPU. Yes people know whaf a gpu is, but again you are putting a lot of faith in the average person to navigate all of that information.

        This is 100% information overload for anyone who wouldn’t seek it themselves.