4. Linux Mint 7

Linux Mint 7 is an elegant, up-to-date and comfortable Linux desktop distribution. Though at the very beginning it appeared as a variant of Ubuntu with integrated media codecs, it has now developed into one of the most user-friendly distributions on the market, having a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, a web-based package installation interface, and a number of different editions.

As for the main features of Linux Mint, they are the following:

• It’s considered to be one of the most community driven distribution, i.e. you could post and idea about some changes or new features in the forums today and see it implemented the week after in the current release
• It comes with a lot of desktop improvements which make it easier for the user to do common things
• It’s compatible with and uses Ubuntu repositories, thus giving its users access to a huge collection of packages and software
• You get a really “out of the box” system (WiFi cards drivers in the file system, multimedia support, screen resolution, etc.)

Despite the fact that some of the users may consider that there are enough cons comparing to distributions with roadmaps, feature boards and fixed release cycles, the way Linux Mint project is organized allows its developers to react quickly, implement more innovations and make the whole experience for the users extremely exciting.

Here is the way Linux Mint looks:

Please visit Download page to get the latest version of Linux Mint.

5. Knoppix ADRIANE 1.1

Knoppix represents the first Linux Live CD distribution that became widespread. ADRIANE stands for Audio Desktop Reference Implementation And Networking Environment and represents a talking menu system, which is supposed to make work and Internet access easier for computer beginners, even if they have no sight contact to the computers monitor. A graphical environment with also talking programs and arbitrary magnification using compiz-fusion, is another option.

Knoppix comes with a collection of Linux software, automatic hardware detection, and support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB devices and other peripherals. It’s a really easy to use system, so you can hardly encounter any problems with it; still if you do, you could look at the FAQs and Documentation or discuss the problem in the Forum. You can learn more on Klaus Knopper’s (developer) Knoppix Page.

Here are the screenshots of the system you get while booting from Knoppix’s Live CD:

If you would like to download Knoppix Live CD or DVD, please visit this page.

Related posts:

1. How to Install Linux from CD/DVD in Graphical Mode
2. Choosing an Antivirus for Linux

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