Best Most Reliable Linux????

From: G.L. Cross (gordoncross6663_at_NOSPAM.charter.net)
Date: 08/14/04 

Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 10:18:41 -0500

Hello:

What with all the problems I've been having with Windows-XP and other
Microsoft-produced software, I'm thinking that now may be a good time to
dump "BIG BILL" (especially after this "activation" BS with XP). So my
question is (and I am sure there is no one answer...):

What version of Linux would you say is the best, most powerful, reliable, and
secure Linux variant? (I've heard that Red Hat was supposed to be
"enterprise server" quality plus you get the source code AND, I believe, some
$250 worth of training courses).

I presume that Linux and Windows-XP PRO can dual boot on the same hardware
while I dive into the fire to learn a whole new system (which probably resembles little to
the UNIX I used to program on back in the late 80's). I understand that with Partition
Magic and Boot Magic (very nice products, BTW), Linux and WIN-XP should dual
boot quite nicely - comments? Unfortunately, I will be stuck with Windows until I get
across the learning curve...

What does the landscape look like as far as getting mainstream software for Linux
(I hear things are looking good). PhotoShop is one product I definitely do not want
to lose so I hope they have (or will have) a Linux version available.

Here's where there seems to be some issues. And that is with the availability of
device drivers for many of the newer cards and chipsets. What kind of challenge will
I likely be facing to get a dual-processor 64-bit Athlon system (these are SMP capable
right?) decked out with all the latest do-dads like DVD-RAM, DVD+/-RW and most
likely the brand new DVD recorders that are supposed to be capable of writing a dual
layer disc (and I hear that dual layer RW is coming!!)

AND, is it really true that someone is working on a Linux-based platform that would
allow you to run Windows software applications under Linux (for real, not interpreted)??
I hear the codename for this is called "LINDOWS"... Anyone know the scoop on this thing?

Hope to hear back from you folks!! Maybe Microsoft has finally gotten onto the proverbial
"slippery slope" (I'd love to see it)!!!

Later,

- Gordon

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