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Well, you don't really have to try anything. You can pick a suitable one and just use it. Don't like something? Configure. Want software? Install software. Yes, that works for desktop envs. Got problems? File reports and/or ask for help.
If you pick one that isn't going to die out in a while, you can probably keep using the same distro for life. Debian is highly likely to outlive us all.