Something that we want to share here, 10 most popular linux.com stories in 2010. There are few categories and the most I want to look is The Top 7 Best Linux Distributions for You. Let see who's who by these
* Best Desktop Distribution
* Best Laptop Distribution
* Best Enterprise Desktop
* Best Enterprise Server
* Best LiveCD
* Best Security-Enhanced Distribution
* Best Multimedia Distribution
Here goes, the blue is the winner.
Best Linux Desktop Distribution
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There are a lot of Linux distributions that have the primary focus of becoming the next best desktop replacement for Windows or OS X. Of all the categories in this list, this is the most sought-after, and contentious, group of distros.
While it would be ideal to include many distributions on this list, the reality is that there really needs to be just one "best" Linux distribution. For early 2010, that distro has to be Canonical's
Ubuntu.
Best Linux Laptop Distribution
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Right now, the best laptop distribution is
openSUSE, one of the lead contenders for the desktop honors. On the laptop, openSUSE shines with great connectivity tools, such as an easy-to-use networking toolset that not only handles WiFi connectivity, but also CDMA/cellular modem connections.
Best Linux Enterprise Desktop
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This category is replete with great contenders as well, and it's difficult to highlight just one. At the end of the day, though, the nod must be given to
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED).
Best Linux Enterprise Server
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Again, in this category it really comes down to two main contenders: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES). Given the pick for the Enterprise Desktop category, you might expect SLES to get the "best of" label here. But, when all factors for the enterprise server are weighed,
RHEL is still the king of this particular hill.
Best Linux LiveCD
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As Linux technology improves, users can easily choose the LiveCD version of practically any of the Linux distros listed here to get the best LiveCD experience for their needs.
There is a specialized class of LiveCDs, however, that offers users utilities and tools for the specific purpose of repairing existing Linux and Windows installations. These distros are very useful to have regardless of what primary Linux distribution you like to use, because in a crisis they are invaluable to own.
In this class of distribution,
KNOPPIX is hands-down the most complete and useful distro. Loaded on a CD or USB storage device, KNOPPIX will let you recover from nearly any rare Linux system crash as well as the much-less-rare Windows breakdowns.
Best Linux Security-Enhanced Distribution
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Linux is inherently very secure compared to other operating systems, but there's always room for improvement.
One of the challenges for locking down Linux is if you are not careful, you can take away too much functionality. Another challenge is that the best security-oriented Linux distro, SELinux, is historically known to be difficult to configure correctly. Still, if security out of the box is your priority, this is the best place to begin.
Another approach is the white hat method: using security and forensic tools to examine your existing installation, determine the holes, then lock your system down based on what gaps you find. If you have the time and inclination, this is a great way to do it, because this will get any existing system more secure right away.
For the white hat approach, the best distribution is
BackTrack Linux, a dedicated penetration testing distro that will enable you to safely try to crack any system you are caretaking. Its toolset and strong community give it the advantage in this category.
Best Linux Multimedia Distribution
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General Linux distributions have come a long way in terms of multimedia performance. Rare is the audio or video file that can't be played on Linux. Music services such as Rhapsody and video sites like YouTube and Hulu are also standards-compliant and accessible to Linux users.
Still, for those users who are multimedia creators as well as consumers, there are Linux distributions that contain powerful tools for audio and video editing.
The best in this class is currently
Ubuntu Studio. For audio, video, and graphic production, it contains a very complete set of tools, as well as format and codec support for a huge range of multimedia formats.
Sos is here at
http://www.linux.com/learn/docs/ldp/282996...butions-for-you 
Dec 27 2010, 07:20 PM
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.. I'm not really a hardware guy, though.
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