Debian and Ubuntu are similar, but they're not the same Debian is more stable, and Ubuntu is easier to use. I'd only recommend one of them to users new to Linux. Ubuntu is based on Debian, and ...

There are three major bases for Linux distributions. Each base has different pros and cons. The choice is not nearly as difficult as it sounds. When you go to select a Linux distribution, you'll find ...

PCWorld’s guide helps users navigate the overwhelming choice of approximately 250 Linux distributions by focusing on five main strains: Debian, Red Hat/Fedora, Arch, Slackware, and Gentoo.

What's great for programming pros is good enough for beginners.