SuSE 8.0 is runner up distribution after mandrake 8.2 according this article: http://www.ofb.biz/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=146 Best Linux Distribution: Mandrake Linux 8.2 In the last year, Linux distributions have improved so much, that we think it would be fair to say that if we pitted any major player's offering from this year against the others from last year, it would be the recipient of our award. However, as it stands, we feel that Mandrake has kept a clear lead in usability above the other distributions. Mandrake Linux 8.2 presents a clean and compelling interface that shows they are clearly focused on desktop GNU/Linux. While SuSE 8.0's installer is definitely nicer to look at, Mandrake's installer's functionality and intuitiveness more then makes up for this. By sticking to a very orthodox wizard-style interface you won't miss things that need your attention like you can in SuSE 8. Their default KDE desktop has been left very simple with only the necessary icons and a very small taskbar similar in size to that included with Windows 9x. Additionally, we found their application menus were much cleaner and more precise then those of competing distributions, allowing for easy access of all the applications we installed. Finally, Mandrake clearly shines over the UnitedLinux distributions by sticking with the community's proven formula - Open Source/Free Software. This is a two-stage commitment on their part. First, all of MandrakeSoft's code is released under the General Public License, and second, the distribution is developed openly, allowing everyone to see and test the latest code from "Cooker." We feel this dedication to Free Software is part of the reason their distribution has such a low amount of bugs and seems so polished. RUNNER UP: SuSE Linux 8.0 - A worthy competitor, but with several weaknesses compared to Mandrake Linux. SuSE's involvement in UnitedLinux and their closed development cycle also concern us. -- Richard Bos Without a home the journey is endless