I'd agree, but the caveat is that github is primarily about an interface for source control and collaboration between developers for projects. The release page is really just an also-ran in terms of importance.

[–] Anamana@feddit.de 72 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (8 children)

Imo they aren't even trying, because it's not that hard to make it better. Doesn't even have to be a compromise. Most people just need a visible download button for the programs, that's all.

[–] llii@feddit.de 52 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If that's a concern for the project maintainers, they should create a homepage for the project with download links.

[–] ekky@sopuli.xyz 27 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Or make a shortcut/link in the readme to the newest release of the most popular OS's.

A decent release page tends to contain all kinds of files for different OS, so 'regular' people who just want the .deb or .exe would likely become confused regardless.

[–] MotoAsh@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I mean, if you don't even know what OS you're on...

Next you're going to tell me cars need boosters so babies can reach the pedals... At a certain point, it becomes irresponsible to enable ignorance.

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