Read the full article: DistroWatch: Why Most People Misunderstand the Linux Rankings
If you spend any time in Linux forums, you’ve seen DistroWatch’s Page Hit Ranking cited as proof one distro is “more popular” than another. It isn’t. The DistroWatch Page Hit Ranking (PHR) is one of the most misunderstood numbers in the Linux world, and treating it as a popularity contest will mislead you every time.… continue reading.
If you spend any time in Linux forums, you’ve seen DistroWatch’s Page Hit Ranking cited as proof one distro is “more popular” than another. It isn’t. The DistroWatch Page Hit Ranking (PHR) is one of the most misunderstood numbers in the Linux world, and treating it as a popularity contest will mislead you every time.… continue reading.