Here is a simple test that helps newcomers to choose a Linux distribution from several listed (e.g. Ubuntu, Fedora, Mandriva,..). The site list of distributions includes the major Linux distributions.
Here are sample questions from the test:
Do you know how to “partition” a hard drive?
Yes
No, I have no idea what “partitioning” means
No, but I know what “partitioning” meansWhich kind of installer do you prefer?
Graphical (Point and click)
Text mode (only keyboard)
I don’t care, as long as it’s easy and it works
What is the difference?
Take the test at http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/
And to know more about the major competitors in the Linux distributions arena visit http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=major
i am a beginner and that was very helpfull …. thanks 🙂
You are welcome!
Wow, thanks very much. I’ve always been wanting to use linux more but I didn’t know which one to use. This helps alot, thanks.