Types of Linux Distribution

Ubuntu, PCLinuxOS and MEPIS Linux : Particularly for new users.By using them,a new user may start with less Complexities

Slackware Linux, Gentoo Linux and FreeBSD : advanced distributions

openSUSE, Fedora, Debian GNU/Linux and Mandriva Linux : "middle-road" distributions.

KNOPPIX: KNOPPIX is a live CD (or live DVD), particularly for testing and demonstration.