What is best Linux flavor for office use?

From: Randy Allen (rpallen_at_earthlink.net)
Date: 01/25/04 

Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 11:15:39 GMT

I run a small business with about 10 desk top and 8 laptop computers. I am
seriously considering converting to Linux on these computers. I have some
questions about doing this.
1. What flavor is best suited for this application and why?
2. Which is easiest to install? The laptops have modems and I will need
drivers for these.
3. Which will be most "Windows-like", hence easier to teach my employees?
4. I currently use Redhat 8 on my personal laptop and have never found a
driver for the Brother fax/printer I use. Is there a way to overcome this
or do I need to replace the printer so we'll be able to print?
5. Any advice will be appreciated, including suggestions on references to
help with the conversion.
Randy Allen

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