/r/ Linux info

I'm looking at getting away from Microsoft OS's, and trying one of the open source OS's.

My question is, "Which one"? I've seen many versions on the shelves, but I don't know which is better for the first time user.
So instead of browsing the magic google, I decided to try here.

from this thread and things i have i have read elsewhere, it sounds like ubuntu is the one for me.  that, and ubuntu-tan is HAWT
/junglefever