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[EGS]

I've tried to compile a list of the most popular Linux OS *desktop* distros that I found here and other websites. I have tried to list them in popularity in descending order, ie from most popular to least, though they make up the most popular Linux ditros.

• Ubuntu
  
• Kubuntu
  
• Xubuntu
  
• PC Linux OS
  
• Sabayon
  
• ForeSight Linux

I hope that helps you guys in making your decision of what Linux OS to choose, as well as gives you guys as selection of what to choose from, though there are many more distros I am sure. :D

[Tor]

Cool list. According to DistroWatch.com these are the top 10:

1 Ubuntu 2248
2 PCLinuxOS 1988
3 openSUSE 1428
4 Fedora 1348
5 Mint 1331
6 Mandriva 909
7 Sabayon 890
8 Debian 835
9 Damn Small 701
10 MEPIS 632

[EGS]

I forgot about OpenSUSE and Fedora! :o

[Prog]

I agree with these lists. Every Linux website out there is raving about Ubuntu.

[Rabscuttle]

Ohhh, you forgot the much balleyhood Freespire!! Whooo Hoooo ;)

[Jame]

Never heard of Freespire. Was this the Lindows clone?

[TcM]

Yeah. I tried it, it's nothing special. At first I loved it but started hating it.. the installation was buggy, etc..

[Rabscuttle]

Freespire is Linspire (Lindows) "free" edition - and yes it is buggy - funny for something that was supposively based on Debian..

[TcM]

The 1.5 version had many bugs and the installation process was a real pain, the 2.0 is a little better. But for sure I don't want that as my main os.

[rumen]

I like openSUSE and PCLinuxOS a lot. Ubuntu is on the list as well.