What is the best Linux operating system?

I am a bit new to this Linux but I've heard about it and I want to try it out. Which operating system should I download? I've heard of Ubuntu, is it any good?What is the best Linux operating system?
I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 10.04 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled



Linux Mint 9 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=…



The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 9 (Isadora)

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-de…



Linux Mint 9 User Guide Download pdf.

http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_isadora.php



You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation



Linux Mint 9 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive



Also worth considering :



Fedora Remix (Fedora with elements of Linux Mint)

http://fcoremix.wordpress.com/2010/05/25…

http://iso.linux.hr/community-fedora-rem…

http://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/Fedo…



Again Fedora Remix can be run direct from the LiveDVD without touching your Hard Drive



Also you can try out as many different Linux distros. as you like on LiveCD until you find the one thats right for you DISTROWATCH.COM gives full listings (second lists the major distributions)

http://distrowatch.com/



Major Linux Distributions

http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resourc…





LUg.What is the best Linux operating system?
I'd just like to interject for a moment.

What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux? is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.

Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it.What is the best Linux operating system?
I recommend Linux Mint which is a bit more user friendly than Ubuntu: http://linuxmint.com/



After you install the OS you will want to install Ubuntu Tweak, and Ailurus which will help you out greatly.



Ubuntu Tweak: http://ubuntu-tweak.com/

Ailurus: http://code.google.com/p/ailurus/downloa…



Linux Mint 9 is based off of Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid.
You should try Ubuntu. Ubuntu is my favorite. I however know some people that use linux mint.