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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by nephew@lemmy.ca to c/linux@programming.dev

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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[-] muix@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 1 month ago

I'd say NixOS is as minimal as arch

[-] hosaka@programming.dev 2 points 1 month ago

I guess it can go both ways, but I'd probably put nixos under minimal and experienced branch

[-] rirus@feddit.org 1 points 1 month ago

You can use NixOS minimal ISO or a live stick with GNOME/KDE and an installer like Ubuntu.

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