Journal: Linux for n00bs

I have a desire to put Linux on one of my machines, seems everybody on /. is doing it nowadays. The problem is, i don't know what the best Linux for someone just starting would be. Even if which one i get matters. I'm scared to ask my guru friends because i know what its like answering annoying questions about (what to guru's) is obvious knowhow, so i refrain from it. Thats why im writing it in here. I would really appreciate if someone where to comment on this which version of Linux i should get. and DONT tell me to search google!