This Shouldn't Still Be So Hard
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The video is a critique of the Debian Linux distribution’s website and its user experience, primarily focusing on the difficulties in finding and downloading the appropriate ISO images. The presenter praises Debian’s stability and community but criticizes the website’s design, stating that it’s not user-friendly, especially for new Linux users. The video highlights how the website layout, multiple clicks, and confusing file tree structure can make it challenging to locate the desired ISO images, particularly for the live installer versions. The presenter suggests that while improvements have been made, the ISO download process can still be convoluted and feels like the distribution is not encouraging new users. The overall message conveys a desire for Debian to make its ISOs more easily accessible and user-friendly.

  • BearPear@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
    222·
    1 year ago

    I remember reading a comment on youtube on another video which mentioned that the download page is an IQ test to determine if a user is worthy of using Debian.

    The downloader page has improved after the release of bookworm

    • BearPear@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      172·
      1 year ago

      But seriously, the website does need a revamp.

      Look at the linux mint website, it is so clean, modern and easy to use.

    • Kabe@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7·
      1 year ago

      It is definitely better since Bookworm, but it’s still not great.

      The default installation .iso is a netinstall that uses Debian’s creaky old installer that looks like a text-based RPG from the 1980s when compared to a modern GUI Linux installer.

      The live images, which are the best for new users because they do use a modern and user-friendly installer (Calamares) and allow pre-selection of the desktop environment, are still hidden away by needing to click through two more web pages to get to the list of isos, without any explanation of the different DEs or recommendations for new users.

      It’s like they thought to themselves “we need to make it easier for new users, but we don’t want to make it too easy”.