#5 Linux Mint 11

Best suited for: Desktops

Clearly an OS that changed the complete platform in Linux distribution, Linux Mint 11 comes up with a classic and old familiar kind of environment which is built around the Gnome environment.

What makes Linux so popular among commoners is it holds the old and the classic uncomplicated look. With no top bar and leaving just the lower bar, the Mint uses a very easy environment for starters and hardcore Linux players. Also the Mint 11 recently got an update that can change the whole desktop experience, which includes a new software manager, other animated improvements, along with a Windows kind of feel for Microsoft lovers.

 Along with all these improvements, Mint 11 also supports all the Ubuntu desktop packages along with certain exclusive and extra features like desktop setting panel and custom control center application environment.

Summing up: A real giant in the Linux distro world