Then you'll probably want SuSE. It's the most Windows-Like, I suppose. It supports (from install) KDE and Gnome. I know there are other desktops you can download too.

Pretty much, if you have everything in when you install it should configure most of it and what it doesn't configure, you have Yast2 for.

I know you can find some torrents for v. 9.2 and that's a hell of lot better then downloading through their FTP links. I hate those links, they don't work most of the time or are ridiculously slow.

Of course you can go out and buy it, which is somewhat beneficial, since you get ass loads of documentation.

Just be forewarned, it is still Linux, so if you have certain cards that are really designed for windows or something like that, it might require a kernel recompile to get them working. I don't think the newer versions need that as much, but I know my laptop refuses to recognize my Ethernet card. But don't worry too much. The hardest part is setting up the partitions, in which people here can help you with, that aren't WildCard (sorry, I had to do it).

Maze, I already know the reasons why someone might be intimidated by Linux; they're far more expansive then what you highlighted. Not to mention there's really no point to your post. What exactly do you expect me to do in this situation? Explain everything?

Are you trying to give me not-needed-advice for future events?

Besides, if anyone is wondering about any term I mentioned, well guess what? They're using the internet right now. They could utilize it. I believe before you posted I mentioned they (being whoever) should do exactly that.

I know so many people that give me s**t for trying to help them, simply because they think I'm being condescending or because the answer may be too complex. I think, this falls under the same category.

Myrk simply asked for a suggestion for an easy to use flavor of Linux. I suggested SuSE and gave some information on it. It isn't exactly my fault he's not willing to look up some of that information for himself to see how ?complex? it may or may not be.

So will I be able to run all my aplications and games? Or do I need wierdo linux patches for them all? Take into account-

I'm Lazy

I like pretty things

I don't like hassle

These sort of arguments annoy me. Linux is so utterly expandable, you might aswell choose the distribution sheerly for the installer. From there on in; 'how easy it is to use' is up to you, they way to configure it. For example, essentially my install is 'fedora core 1', however, that would be cronicly outdated by now - I've taken my install through many mutations, I've deleted a lot of programs and daemons I dont need and its pretty much how I like it now.

I would therefore, still suggest 'fedora'. The install is practicly seamless, and the default window manager - gnome, is a breeze and pleasure to use. With 'rpm' also installed by default, you'll find it easy to install many applications in a matter of minutes, although this process is simplified again via the use of a program such as 'synaptic'.

May I also point out, the most important thing imo, is getting drivers for your modem / nic. This way, you can connect to the internet, and google and problems and have a solution to them in a matter of minutes. Randomly clicking through problems wont get you anywhere, and will just turn you back into a redmond monkeh.