Thanks! I’m looking to do this and appreciate your approach in showing and explaining details that often get glossed over.

Pretty sure I’ve been subscribed to the slashdot rss for over 20 years

I was looking for similar answers and just couldn’t figure out what really mattered. Then I used this site: Distro Chooser

It asks a lot of questions, but I think they nailed the best choice for my needs and preferences.