The Best Linux Distribution?

One always wonders which Linux distribution is best. Answer to this question is really very different as it depends upon the likes of person. Some people like core Linux which is more command line oriented while some want Linux to be usable by humans

Ubuntu and Linux Mint fall in the category of easy to use and ideal for beginners to learn Linux. Since these are preferred by beginner level user, these are very popular. But who is popular them all? Well, till now Ubuntu used to be the most popular Linux distribution but it seems that Linux Mint have taken the top position from Ubuntu.

Who decides the most popular Linux distribution?

According to distrowatch.com (a website keeping a tab on different Linux distribution) Linux Mint took the first position this week. The data are calculated by page visit of the related distribution website which (some reader) might not take for granted as the measure of popularity but one should remember that distrowatch.com is a respected website and is considered as a reliable source on the distribution measurement.

Here is what was shown on the distrowatch.com

It would be interesting to see that how long Mint stays at the top position.

What could be the reason for the downfall of Ubuntu?

It is not a secret that Ubuntu’s decision to stick with Unity has irked its loyal user and Unity, not being the typical desktop environment, has also scared off the new Linux users. Now when Ubuntu has added the option of Gnome shell, in my opinion, it should get back its lost glory.

Which Linux distribution in your opinion is the best?