With Microsoft's Vista earning a mixed response, a growing number of computer users are considering switching to the open source Linux operating system.

The problem, however, is that Linux doesn't come in a one-size-fits-all release and so making the right decision first time around can be a bit tricky. Here we offer a simple guide to choosing the right version (or "distribution") of Linux.

Ubuntu

Ubuntu Linux, founded by Mark Shuttleworth, is one of the best choices for first-time users of Linux. Ubuntu Linux is designed to be easy to use and includes above-average hardware support and provides a clean desktop free of clutter.

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