Linux operating systems are growing rapidly as more and more people are looking away from Microsoft Windows and setting their eyes on open source operating systems. In these past years, a few distributions have made innovations in performance and usability, winning the affection of millions of desktop users around the world. Among these open source operating systems, there are 2 main contenders stands out: Ubuntu and Fedora. The recent releases of Ubuntu 8.04 and Fedora 9, mark another step in the evolution of the Linux desktop. Let have a close …