Linux - A Free, Open Source and third most popular OS in the world. Linux is available in different flavors like Ubuntu, Fedora, RHEL, etc.. Among all Ubuntu is very famous as Desktop OS. Ubuntu is based on the debian OS. Here there are few OS distributions which can be considered along with ubuntu.
Linux Mint
Linux Mint is merely one of many Ubuntu forks. Whether Mint is actually more popular than Ubuntu is up for debate, but the important part is that the Linux community has taken the Ubuntu code (you know, the Debian c0de) and customized it to add new features, serve a specific purpose in niche markets, and to offer up unique twists on user experiences.
So while Ubuntu is generally a good choice, it might not be exactly what you need. There are many other options out there that are worth knowing about.
BackBox Linux
Although BackTrack Linux is generally-considered the de facto distribution for penetration testing, BackBox has emerged as a promising Ubuntu alternative. The latest release is BackBox Linux 3 and it features an Ubuntu base with Linux kernel 3.2, a customized XFCE 4.8 desktop, and a number of computer forensics tools. The project began as a small project led by Raffaele Forte approximately three years ago.
PinguyOS
PinguyOS is a general-purpose operating system that is packed with features and ready-to-run with little-to-no user tweaking required. It focuses on a simple user interface that is friendly to new Linux users — especially those who are migrating from Windows or OS X computers.
The newest release is PinguyOS 12.04 Final, which (as the name suggests) is based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. On top of the Ubuntu OS, PinguyOS features a customized Gnome 3.4.1 desktop and a wide breadth of pre-installed applications.
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