Which Linux distribution is better?

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Adamantix A distribution focusing on security. Amber Linux A distribution tailored specifically for Latvian users. Amiga Linux AndLinux A full Debian Unstable Linux running on Windows in native speed. Baltix Linux preconfigured for Lithuanian and Latvian languages. Bayanihan Linux 2006 Distribution from the Philippines. An easy-to-use Linux server for government agencies, school and SMEs. BeatrIX a compact (200M) distribution from the Czech Republic. Providing a user-friendly desktop is a chief design goal. Bonzai Linux (formerly known as miniwoody, or tinyboner) 180 MB distribution, KDE desktop. Documentation is mostly in German. Boss (Indian Version of Gnu/Linux distribution) Bharat Operating System Solutions is a Linux distribution based on Debian with Gnome Desktop environment coupled with Indian language support and other packages that are most relevant for use in the government domain. Debian GNU/Linux A distribution assembled by a large community of volunteers. Debian has a large selection of packages (over 15000) and supports a large number of hardware platforms. Debian is known for being somewhat politically motivated; works which do not meet Debian's codified standards for freedom are not permitted to be included in Debian's archive (e.g. LAME and other audio/video codecs). Debian-BR-CDD A Brazilian Custom Debian Distribution. GNOME desktop. DeveLinux A small Live CD for developers, students and teachers based on a Debian snapshot. It contains programming languages, compilers and a web development environment using Apache, MySQL and PHP. See homepage. Dreamlinux A Brazilian Linux distribution based on Morphix, Elive, Debian and Kanotix. It can boot as a live CD or can be installed. Uses a customized Xfce environment with exclusive icons done for this distro. The GUI has a strong similarity to that of Apple Computer's Mac OS X. Elive A LiveCD and Distribution with featuring Enlightenment by the only window manager. Aims to be intuitive and easy to use. Finnix A small system administration Live CD, available for multiple architectures. Freespire A CD that can be run directly from the CD in "live" mode or used to install to a hard drive. Two versions are available, including one that contains drivers, codecs and applications to support MP3, Windows Media, Java, Flash, QuickTime, Real, and so on. Gnoppix A version of the Knoppix distribution that uses the GNOME desktop environment. This distribution is now based on the Live CD architecture used for Ubuntu. GNUSTEP A development oriented distribution with a lot of GNUstep based software. Hiweed A distribution for the Chinese language with simplified Chinese input, Chinese dictionaries, and Chinese TrueType fonts. Julex A lightweight Knoppix based distro, used for system recovery. Kanotix A Live CD based on Knoppix that can also be installed to hard disk. Known for its excellent hardware support and desktop integration among laptops. KDE desktop, optional other desktops. Knoppix The first Live CD (later DVD) version of Debian GNU/Linux. Usable after booting from the CD image and comes with a large amount of software. Boot time is somewhat lengthy in all Knoppix based distributions due to extensive hardware detection. Kurumin A version of the Knoppix distribution designed for Brazilian users. Kalango Another Brazilian Knoppix-based distribution designed to have strong visual appeal. LinEx A distribution promoted by the government of Extremadura, Spain. Loco Linux An Argentine distribution. MeNTOPPIX An Indonesian Knoppix based distribution designed to have strong visual appeal. Mepis A sophisticated easy-to-install right out-of-the-box distribution using ubuntu packages for bulletproof usability. Morphix A LiveCD distribution with different flavours, including GNOME. Used as a base for many other custom live distribution such as Clusterix, PHlAK or Gnix (to name three). NepaLinux A Debian and Morphix based distribution focused for desktop usage in Nepali language computing. See homepage. Paipix A Debian "live" distribution based on Knoppix and Kanotix for desktop usage. Developed in Portugal, but with localizations in other languages. See the Paipix homepage. PingOO A French distribution aimed at local communities, public organizations, schools, etc. It comes in three editions: PingOO Communication Server, PingOO Secure Server and PingOO File Server. Includes GNOME or KDE desktops. See homepage. Parsix Parsix GNU/Linux is a live CD linux distro and it's installable. Parsix is based on KANOTIX and Debian sid. See homepage. Storm Linux A Debian-based distribution. Sun Wah RAYS LX A desktop distribution developed in China. Symphony OS A Debian-based distribution which includes the innovative Mezzo desktop environment. Previous versions were based on Knoppix. Tuquito A distribution based on Debian created in Argentina. Ubuntu A distribution sponsored by Canonical Ltd as well as receiving major funding from South African Mark Shuttleworth. Uses its own package repositories seeded from snapshots of Debian Unstable taken at six-month intervals. Aims to offer a complete and polished desktop on a single CD. * Edubuntu: Edubuntu is a version of Ubuntu Linux distribution designed for use in classroom * Kubuntu: Kubuntu is Ubuntu with KDE used as the desktop environment. * Xubuntu: Xubuntu An Ubuntu derivative which uses the Xfce desktop environment. Xandros Open Circulation Edition based on Xandros 3.0 Standard Edition with the exception of DVD burning being disabled and CD burning restricted to a maximum speed of 4X. Zen Linux A Live CD. Desktops available are GNOME and KDE.