It's definitely a major factor. But the community has also a large effect. At least for me. I greatly prefer rpm-based package management, buy I greatly pref

It's definitely a major factor. But the community has also a large effect. At least for me. I greatly prefer rpm-based package management, buy I greatly prefer Debian as it allows me to avoid interacting with the egomaniacs that offer 'support' on freenode and the forums.