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If Ubuntu isn't to your taste, check out this friendly and accessible alternative

The latest release of Ubuntu Linux is here: Darien Graham-Smith asks whether it's an essential upgrade.

Windows Server 2012 is based on the same code as Windows 8 - but what server-specific features does this bring to the table?

Rather than compete with the big boys, Puppy is a lightweight alternative for older hardware

This fork of Mandriva is simple and easy to use, but does it have the features to compete?

This mature Linux distro has plenty to offer the more experienced user

Can this barebones Linux distribution fulfil your needs? Find out in our review

With the best codename around (Beefy Miracle) and a good history, how does Fedora fare?

With several others based on it, Debian is an important distro - but does it stand up on its own?

It's the best known of all the Linux distros, but is Ubuntu better than the rest?

One of the most popular distros, Mint makes an excellent alternative to Ubuntu

We take a look at Microsoft's touch-friendly OS, and see if it's what your tablet or multi-touch laptop have been waiting for