Lunix for a Noob

I don't know jack shit about Linux, but I want to try a live CD. What distro would you guys recommend that is available in live CD form for a total beginner? I've already tried Ubuntu and it wouldn't boot.

>>41 You can't be more wrong. freenode is very unhelpful, when you actually provide detailed information about the error - they think if you can provide that much info, you should be able to help yourself. Just flame Linux and say it worked so well under Windows and watch those fuckers run to your aid.