Most of us are only aware of, at most, a couple of computer operating systems. Sure, almost everyone knows Windows XP, and about 5% of us belong to the Cult Of Mac. But while some indistinct number of consumers have heard of Linux, few of us have installed or used it. That’s a pity, since there are many interesting, elegant, and even lovely variants out there to play with.

That’s where OSVids.com comes in: the site meticulously posts videos of many different operating system variants, letting you peek in on a fanciful topiary garden of user experiences. Most of the examples are Linux variants, but there are also videos of Microsoft Vista in action, giving you a sneak peek at what most people’s computer screens will look like in the next year or two. It’s definitely worth a look.