What is the most layman friendly linux version available?

I would like to start using linux but i'm not a computer expert or anything. I'm not totally incompetent either. Is there a version available for me that i would actually be able to use successfully?

Thanks in advance

FrancoisWhat is the most layman friendly linux version available?
Ubuntu isn't for experts like that other poster says. In fact Linux mint is based off of the exact same branch of linux that ubuntu is based on. They are both Debian Linux w/ alot of user and gui customizations for end users.

Ubuntu 10.10 is GREAT!!! It found my pci wireless card and it streams to my xbox 360, I can use the files from my windows 7 partition, and see all my windows network shares.

Here is a link to a screen capture video of my ubuntu 10.10 desktop..

The desktop recorder makes it look a little glitchy and when I try to record the 3d stuff it messes up the recorder, but the real desktop experience is wonderful and smooth.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_DgJmsWD鈥?/a>
In my experience Mint is by far the most "user friendly" version out there (and it's now at v10, by the way) - it's based on Ubuntu but refined to make it even more user friendly, especially when it comes to initial setup and configuration.What is the most layman friendly linux version available?
I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 Main Edition which is based upon Ubuntu 10.04 Its easy to install and 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=鈥?/a>



The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 9 (Isadora)

http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-de鈥?/a>



Linux Mint 9 User Guide pdf.

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



Alternatively install Linux Mint as a dual-boot with Windows using mint4win without partitioning mint4win works the same as Wubi (Ubuntu) as described below

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi



You keep Windows as it is, mint4win only adds an extra option to boot into Linux Mint. mint4win does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.



mint4win keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.



Boot in to windows insert the Linux Mint LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the mint4win installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Linux Mint (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.



Once Linux Mint is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Linux Mint



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



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







LUg.
first try linux mint kde....it is very simple as compare to ubuntu.ubuntu is for advanced users.

mint has a start button like xp,u can easily operate it.after u got some grip on commands than shift to ubuntu ( gnome environment desktop).

u can download it from http://www.linuxmint.com/

it provides live cd/dvd.u can run os without installingWhat is the most layman friendly linux version available?
Try Ubuntu.
I use Ubuntu and find it very good, easy to use, etc.

It's free (you can download it or order a DVD for free)
Ubuntu has a good GUI.