Ubuntu and Kubuntu 13.04; Linux Mint 15 "Olivia"

This month, we have a double-sided disk stacked with excellent software. Side A has Ubuntu and Kubuntu 13.04, giving you the choice between the standard Unity-flavored distro and the power user KDE variant.

On side B is Linux Mint 15 "Olivia," currently the most popular distro according to DistroWatch, combining ease of use, power, and beauty in equal measures.

Ubuntu 13.04

• Unity
• Firefox 20
• Improved desktop usability
• LibreOffice 4
• Seamless social network integration

Kubuntu 13.04

• KDE Plasma 4.10
• Muon suite for easy software installation and updates
• Tomahawk for music sharing
• Improved in-desktop screen management