For users looking to get into Linux, either to use an older machine or get away from Windows, these five distros stand out as the most popular.

The internet can help you choose the best Linux distro, but it won't do much if you don't know your own hardware.

I visit DistroWatch every day. I find the site an invaluable resource for keeping up with what’s happening in the world of Linux distributions. Not only can I see what new releases are available and ...