Machang I'm a newbie to linux
so anybody feel free to correct me
my first question is
whether
you are an expert in linux checking an opinion
or
just a beginner looking for a place to start
I'm not sure which disto is best for learning linux
(learning maybe in different levels)
But for the absolute beginner I think ubuntu is best.
I've not seen any other distibutiions anyway

but for an absolute beginner ubuntu is the recommendation everywhere.
What about linux mint ?.
The thing I love about ubuntu is the live cd
one cd and so many things possible
I have installed my modem downloaded opera and vlc even on one occasion using the live cd. yes it all went away when I shut down but I found out that the stuff works with no risk whatsoever

I have a usb drive witth ubuntu using the same live cd
none of these are big things but one cd I mean one cd not even a dvd

For a beginner scared to install linux this is one big relief.
so you want an opinion of what distro ...or some help on where to begin?