Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Sun 30th Mar 2003 07:47 UTC
Yes, we all know the "big three" (Red Hat, Mandrake, SuSE) commercial distros, we also know the next big bunch of respected traditional/geek distros (Debian and Slackware and some might add Gentoo too in this list), and we know the "other big three" in the desktop Linux area (Lindows, Xandros, Lycoris). However, not everyone knows what is available besides this "threshold". Here is a list of Linux distros that worth knowing about and to keep an eye on! 
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Since August, I have had a project going to see which versions of Linux would be the best for Mom & Dad. It has taken me to many different places. I've tried every desktop oriented distro.
The easiest to install and use are Lindows and Lycoris. I've scratched potentially the most likely to succeed - Lindows. It is too expensive and I simply do not trust its leadership. Lycoris is wonderful, but is still in KDE 2.2.2. I admire them for taking their time and I don't see the need for frantic releases. But, Lycoris has been in KDE 2.2.2 for a long, long time now. And KDE 3.1 is so much better. I hope the take the plunge soon. Xandros is good too, especially its file manager, but they are still in KDE 2.
In the meantime, I got involved in other distros with a more corporate nature. Basically, this means SuSE, Red Hat and others. I really like SuSE 8.1 and can't wait to see 8.2. I feel the same about Red Hat 9 (which I can finally download tomorrow!). BlueCurve had a radical effect on me. It raised the bar. But, KDE 3.1 is mighty fine too. I've tried about thirty distros, including Knoppix, which is really cool.
But, it can get tiring. And that isn't fair to the good distros which seem pretty much the same as some others. Closer examination often disclose featutures not evident at surface level.
Also along the way, there are other things that have intrigued me, that have nothing to do with my original mission. For example, I would like to try Free BSD and I would like to use Apple's X11 beta on Darwin. Waaaah! I need more time!! :-)
But, if I get tired, I remember I would still just be using OS X and XP Pro (and Be ;-) and have no knowledge of anything else. That is unimaginable to me now. This forum has been my lifeline. Not being here has become unimaginable. Thanks so much David and Eugenia and all who take the time to make intelligent and worthwhile posts!!!