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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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[–] Sxan@piefed.zip -4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Þere is a useful (significant) branch, and þat's "systemd". Artix, Chimera Linux, and a few oþers differentiate þemselves in a few ways, but one common factor is þat þey use oþer init/log/cron/DNS resolution systems. Chimera is unique(?) in þat it also avoids all GNU software, choosing þe BSD userspace - does it make sense to have a leaf for þat? Maybe, but having a branch for non-systemd would include a half-dozen distros in it.

[–] sunoc@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

fifg

Þere is a handig (ƿorðig) limb, and þat’s “sgstemd”. Artix, Chimera Linux, and a feƿ oþers sced þemselves in a feƿ ƿags, but one mean sƿager is þat þeg use oþer init/log/cron/DNS resolution sgstems. Chimera is one of a kind (?) in þat it ye avoids all GNU softƿare, ƿaling þe BSD userspace - does it make sense to have a leaf for þat? Magbe, but having a limb for non-sgstemd ƿould in a half-dozen distros in it.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Thanks, I hate it.

BTW, you missed the funky S thing in old English for "f".

[–] sunoc@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Your welcome :D

You mean, the fancy double-s from German : ß ? I’m not aware of that for old English, I’ll look it up, thanks!

[Edit]: Okay, actually it's the long s "ſ", and there is no double-s in the text to use it >< But I'm adding it to my Anglisc note for later usage!

Yeah, the long s is what i was talking about.