This Book will contain articles on the various Linux flavours, but mostly Ubuntu, some popular and different Linux Distibutions are listed below, they're all free, so why not give them and others a try and find what flavour best suits you and your needs. Just beware being a linux user, you will tend to have a superiority complex when talking to windose users, you will also become a rabid fanboy of the distribution you choose, just always remember that linux is free and contributions are made by clever people that give their time freely ;o)
ArchLinux
A simple, lightweight distribution
You've reached the website for Arch Linux, a lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.
Currently we have official packages optimized for the i686 and x86-64 architectures. We complement our official package sets with a community-operated package repository that grows in size and quality each and every day.
Our strong community is diverse and helpful, and we pride ourselves on the range of skillsets and uses for Arch that stem from it. Please check out our forums and mailing lists to get your feet wet. Also glance through our wiki if you want to learn more about Arch.
Debian
Debian is a free operating system (OS) for your computer. An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run. Debian uses the Linux kernel (the core of an operating system), but most of the basic OS tools come from the GNU project; hence the name GNU/Linux.
Fedora
Free your desktop with Fedora.
Fedora is a fast, stable, and powerful operating system for everyday use built by a worldwide community of friends. It's completely free to use, study, and share.
Puppy Linux
Linux is a free operating system, and Puppy Linux is a special build of Linux meant to make computing easy and fast.
Puppy Linux enables you to save money while doing more work, even allowing you to do magic by recovering data from destroyed PCs or by removing malware from Windows. See these example articles: recovering files from Windows and safe Internet banking with Puppy Linux.
http://puppylinux.org/main/Overview%20and%20Getting%20Started.htm
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a fast, secure and easy-to-use operating system used by millions of people around the world.
Ubuntu is, and always will be, absolutely free. Created by the best open-source experts from all over the world, Ubuntu is available in 24 languages and ready for download today.
The Origins of Linux - Linus Torvalds
This is a long video from youtube, but it is an interesting geeky story nonetheless.
