TipMonkies: Beginner�s Guide to Linux Distros

"In a bit of a follow up to the recent media apps for GNU/Linux post, I wanted to give a quick rundown of some major distros. Even though a lot of people have a hardcore favorite, and swear everyone should use it, I tend to think the situation is more that there are different distro's for different people...

"First off are the major distros, then some derivatives. I will preface this with a disclaimer, because I've certainly seen flames before on this subject. These are general observations, meant to give users a better idea of the scope of various choices, not an endorcement or slam of any one..."

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