Best Linux Distribution

[neomedia63]

I've only tried a few Linux distributions in a virtual machine on my PC, so perhaps I'm not informed enough to comment, but from my research and publications I've read, Ubuntu definitely seems the most developed and user-friendly.

[letapk]

For servers, Debian all the way. I can't believe that isn't an option. Ubuntu is great for the desktop but makes a terrible server. It isn't stable enough for a server. Debian Stable is the best server distro.

Absolutely. How can distros derived from Debian be included in the list without including Debian itself?

Sincerely,
K. Patel
http://kpatel.x10hosting.com

[lynnwood]

I have been using Arch Linux on my personal laptop for a couple months now. I don't know if it will replace Slackware as my choice for my work laptop OS anytime soon, but I don't think I will be replacing Arch on my home system.

The simplicity of Arch if truly beautiful. I highly recommend it to anybody who enjoys taking an active role in maintaining their OS.

[sathanna]

I haven't used Linux before, but I've been pretty curious. This thread has helped me out a bit. Seems Ubuntu will be the easiest choice! But maybe I'll try a few first. I'll probably see if I can duel boot some on my old desktop to see what they are like, then maybe get a little laptop with something Linux on it... or something. I'll come back and vote on my fave when I find out. If the topic is still around... it will likely take me ages to figure out which really fits me. xD