OT: "Best" Linux Distro?

[David Woyciesjes]

Cini, Richard wrote:
>             I'm thinking of ditching Windows totally on my desktop at home
> as I build my next upgraded x86-bsed PC. So, I wanted to take a poll of the
> group for a recommendation on which Linux distro to use. I downloaded Fedora
> Core, Slackware, FreeBSD, Unbuntu and Linspire. 
> 
>             Any thoughts from the group?

	Here's my thoughts...

	First off,I'm a Linux/Unix newbie.

	I've tinkered with NetBSD a little on a VaxStation 3100, DEC Multia, 
PC, and a SparcStation LX. Easy to install and get running. Loved the 
fact that it works the same on all the different hardware. Never did try 
to get X windows running, except for on the Sparc. But that was easy.
	Played with Red Hat 6, and Suse 9 on 2 different IBM Stinkpads. Not bad.

	About 2 months ago, I made a full fledged, not looking back, jump to 
Ubuntu 5.04, "Hoary Hedgehog", on my work PC. Definitely enjoying the 
ease of use. Now, the only thing I need my Windows PC for is using our 
Access database, and syncing my Treo 600 with the company's MeetingMaker 
server. And I do that with the RDP client that came with Ubuntu.

	Summed up, I'd use NetBSD for server work, and Ubuntu (Debian based) 
for desktops. FWIW, the Ubuntu mailing list community does seem quite 
helpful. Download the Live CD and give it a whirl...

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