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  • Sabayon Linux 5.1 [Gnome]

    Distro aimed at providing performance and cutting edge software for the desktop.

    Score - 6 out of 10

  • Kubuntu 9.10 [32-bit]

    Kubuntu is Ubuntu but built with a KDE desktop and compatible programs.

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • CrossOver Linux 9 review

    One of the most common reasons given for remaining wedded to Microsoft Windows is the absence of a key Windows program on alternative operating systems. But that…

    £25 inc VAT

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Elive 2.0

    A fast and lightweight live CD using the beautiful Enlightenment desktop.

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Xubuntu 9.10

    Ubuntu Linux with the fast, lightweight XFCE desktop environment, ideal for less powerful computers.

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Slackware 13.0

    One of the oldest Linux distros remains up to date and current.

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • CrunchBang Linux 9.04

    CrunchBang is a lightweight and fast Linux distribution, with all the expandability of Ubuntu.

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • UNetbootin 5.81

    Create a bootable Linux USB flash drive with (usually) the minimum of hassle

    Score - 6 out of 10

  • KNOPPIX 7.0.4 [CD Edition]

    The original live CD system, and still one of the best.

    Score - 10 out of 10

  • Debian 5.0.4 (Lenny)

    Debian is one of the oldest and most stable Linux distributions around.

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.10

    UNR is based on the well-supported Ubuntu but designed specifically for netbooks.

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Gentoo Linux 10.0

    Source-based distro that lets the user decide exactly how it should work and look.  

    Score - 10 out of 10

  • PE Builder 3.1.10a

    Easily build a bootable CD that can help you rescue files when a Windows XP PC won't start

    Score - 6 out of 10

  • PCLinuxOS 2009.2

     PCLinuxOS is a free easy to use Linux-based Operating System for desktops or laptops.

    Score - 10 out of 10

  • Puredyne 0.10

     Puredyne is a live Linux disk designed especially for creative use, whether with audio, video or images.

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • OpenBSD 4.6

     A free, secure Unix-like operating system that runs on a huge range of hardware.

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Tiny Core Linux 2.7

    A truly small and portable Linux operating system

    Score - 10 out of 10

  • Parallels Desktop for Mac 5.0 review

    Hot on the heels of VMware's update of Fusion 3 comes Parallels Desktop for Mac 5.0. Like Fusion, Parallels now boasts support for Microsoft's WDDM graphics, allowing…

    £59 inc VAT

    Score - 9 out of 10

  • Ubuntu Netbook Remix review

    Although it's based on the popular Linux distro, Ubuntu Netbook Remix (UNR) is not a pruned down version of Ubuntu. Instead, its developers discarded old, legacy code…

    Free

    Score - 8 out of 10

  • Mythbuntu 9.10

    Complete media centre, PVR and media streaming system on a CD

    Score - 8 out of 10