TLDW from ChatGPT:
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.
Or maybe if we can’t even design a website with a simple download page we can’t be surprised if people don’t use linux
I know that they don’t spell it with big letters on the website, but Debian is NOT a distro for new users. So why even go there?
It’s not even a matter of new/experienced users. It’s just about UX. Linux as a whole has always struggled with UI and UX, and this is a blatant example. It’s not hard to build a better website, and yet…
