Extreme Tech Daily just release reviews of some of the more common distro's of linux.

These new releases of Linux are the best, most refined, easiest to
install that the world has yet seen. They make Linux more accessible
to the uninitiated while sacrificing none of the power. Join frequent
ExtremeTech forum contributors and Linux experts Brian Masinick and
Ralph Glanz as they get under the covers of these new distros.

->Mandrake Linux 8.1
An excellent distro for newbies and oldbies alike--simple to install and maintain
http://extreme.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin...8iD0FBc0c570AC

->Red Hat 7.2
The most recognized Linux distro improves stability, compatibility, and scalability
http://extreme.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin...8iD0FBc0c580AD

->SuSE Linux 7.3
Professional-looking and stable distro with numerous configuration features
http://extreme.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin...8iD0FBc0c6A0AN

->Libranet 1.9.1
Libranet improves Debian Linux ease of use and is rich with development features
http://extreme.ziffdavis.com/cgi-bin...8iD0FBc0c6B0AO
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