My currently Linux desktop is running Ubuntu. As I'm using Linux more and more, I'm finding that I don't want to mess around with setting it up and getting it to work. I started out with RedHat 5.0 and I've gone through a dozen other distribution. I've always loved Gentoo but it takes way too long to compile, and stock debian just requires too much time/effort to get it to work. Ubuntu seems to work most of the time, but I believe the current instability is due to a faulty power supply (more on that later). Here's a nice guide to customizing Ubuntu to your heart's desire. Enjoy~