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.

  • x00z@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Pretty decent, but there’s a few things I think should be improved:

    • Logos !!!
    • Instead of having a chain of distros as an answer, make a nice group and don’t point towards any one of them. I’m still trying to figure out if you have some sort of ranking going on.
    • The split after “Windows or Mac? -> Mac -> <similar> or <similar and user friendly>” is weird and should probably be a question and differently phrased.
    • Immutability is misspelled and not explained. The gradient also makes it looks more special than the others (while it’s just a difference). Maybe an asterisk with an explanation at the bottom would be better for this.
    • At one point you use “Please” instead of “Yes”. I understand the joke, but people who could actually use this flowchart might not.
    • SteamOS is not a viable distro choice. (For now at least) I would suggest removing it until it actually becomes one.
    • “Are you a developer” has 4 answers but could be split into “Yes” and “No” with their own GPU questions.
    • White on yellow/orange is hard to read.
    • White on pink is readable but could be made easier to read.
    • Maybe a better font would great too
    • You could also add some Lemmy/Reddit/forum URLs where users could get Linux help.
    • You could also add some information like “Just looking for a Linux laptop? Buy System76” or something (I’m not up to date with decent Linux laptop vendors)

    You are open to critique so I hope you don’t mind this many points.

    • nephew@lemmy.caOP
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      2 months ago

      Thank you.

      I’ve made changes based on your input and will update the chart soon.