Flavors of Linux

[TechGuru]

Was thinking about dual booting my computer with Linux and was wondering what flavor of Linux is the best for a noobie, want to learn the environment, but would also like a shallow learning curve, I have been looking at LindowsOS, Mandrake 9.2, and Red Hat 9.

Would also like a good Office-esque software bundle, does star office come with any of the previous titles and is there any compatability with MS Office, IE can I save in the .DOC format if I need to sen a resume out


Any help would be great

[bushmaster]

Redhat or Mandrake. Abandon all hope all ye who wouldst dare to install Lindows.

Lindows is a pay as you play OS.

[Sterling_Aug]

Red Hat 9 with Open Office org suite.

[NJEnviroguy]

I've dealt with Mandrake and Red Hat and would say either is a good bet for anyone delving into Linux. Can't go wrong either way, imo.

[Bigjakkstaffa]

Mandrake, Lindows is a a pretty unfriednyl experience by the looks of it

--Jakk:t

[crossedup]

Im about to try Redhat but i have used Mandrake and its fairly easy to use.

Was able to manage the networking issue and browse the other computers in the house within a few hours with no manual so that should speak for ease of use somewhat.

Youll be impressed the gobs of stuff that comes with it.

[Johnny Fist]

I've fooled around with Mandrake 8.something, Lycoris, and now Redhat 9. I'm impressed with Redhat to the point it might become my primary OS. If I can ever figure out why Grip won't rip CDs properly, that is.

I know...shame on me.