it depends on how you will use it if you want it as a srver fedora is the best if you want it for home use mandriva is suitable if you don't need to install linux you can use knoppix live cd.\n\nand after all i recommend you to have a look at arabian a magnificent live-cd that could be also installed. it contains tons of programmes. you can found it at http://arabian.arabicos.com\nyou can visit some comparison sites