/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.

>>54
I disagree. I was used to Windows, but didn't like it, so I tried Linux, which I liked a lot more. This "just use what you're used to and never try anything new" attitude is a bit dumb. You may not like Linux, and probably have valid reasons for not liking it, but "stick to Windows if you know it, Linux is overrated" is some of the least helpful advice I've ever come across. I wouldn't care if you provided specific information on what you think are Linux's shortcomings, how you feel Windows is better in those regards, and why you think that offsets any advantages Linux may have over Windows.

You know, If I too the 'stick with what I know and never try something else' attitude, I would never have even used Windows in the first place, and stuck with DOS. Or perhaps not even used PCs to begin with, and stuck with my Commodore VIC-20. We all need to move on from the familiar and at least give something new a shot.