I've been using Linode for over a year, and I have to say they really are the best when it comes to VPS. The distribution choices are great, the emergency AJAX shell is great, and everything (in my experience) is automated to the point where I haven't even logged a support ticket yet.

If you'd like to ask more about my experience, please do so. In return, I'd like to shamelessly ask you use my referral link when you sign up: http://www.linode.com/?r=200d6bb341711532c638b475e536b0205ce...

I could always use another free month!