Re: Updates for PostgreSQL.org one-click installer download pages

Hello,

The more I look at this, the more of a train wreck it is. We have:

https://www.postgresql.org/download/linux/

Improperly designates distributions vs "other" when the "other" also
offers native distribution (rpm for example). It says (for example):

Linux:

Red Hat family Linux (including CentOS/Fedora/Scientific/Oracle variants)
Debian GNU/Linux and derivatives
Ubuntu Linux and derivatives
SuSE and OpenSuSE
Other Linux

But "Other" is also available in RPM or Deb. This should really be:

Then you click, "Other" and BigSQL isn't listed but we list RedHat
etc... again.

I have already said my piece on:

https://www.postgresql.org/download/macosx/

In fact the only page that isn't convoluted, redundant and badly
organized is the Windows page.

I strongly suggest that we need to look at this in a much more holistic
manner, come up with a unified presentation and proper, succinct wording.

Perhaps:

https://www.postgresql.org/download/

* BSD
* FreeBSD
PostgreSQL packages are available for FreeBSD from the FreeBSD Ports
and Packages Collection. Please see the ports documentation for
information on how to install ports.

A list of PostgreSQL packages can be found using the Ports Search tool
on the FreeBSD website.

* OpenBSD

PostgreSQL packages are available for OpenBSD from the OpenBSD Ports
and Packages Collection. Please see the ports documentation for
information on how to install ports.

* Linux
* Red Hat family Linux

PGDG repository of packages for RHEL including
CentOS/Fedora/Scientific/Oracle variants)

* Debian GNU/Linux and derivatives
PGDG repository and instructions for packages for Debian
* Ubuntu Linux and derivatives
PGDG repository and instructions for Ubuntu
* SUSE and openSUSE
Distribution repository and instructions for SUSE and openSUSE
* Universal packages:
* DEB
* RPM
* Windows
* MacOSX

* Mac OS X
Universal packages as well third party distributions for MacOSX
* Solaris
* Windows

I know this needs work but I think you can see where I am going with it.
A more generalized, less marketing lingo, directly informational listing
that provide more accurate descriptions with a specific bent toward PGDG
work.

I am willing to work up some patches in this regard if requested.

Sincerely,

JD

--
Command Prompt, Inc. http://the.postgres.company/
+1-503-667-4564
PostgreSQL Centered full stack support, consulting and development.
Everyone appreciates your honesty, until you are honest with them.