Best Linux Distro?

[BrianG]

Yeah, I knew Windows should be installed first, but my major issue was always finding drivers, especially for newer or really old hardware.

If there was a good way to run Windows programs (mostly games) natively in Linux, I wouldn't even bother with Windows. It sucks to have to update the OS, and virus/spyware software every two minutes. Not to mention Windows bloatware.

[kraegar]

Ubuntu is pretty much the way to go for desktop linux at this point, in my opinion.

If windows 7 is installed first, you won't have an issue with dual booting. You can shrink the windows partition easily enough, ubuntu should walk you through it in the install, I think. (Been a while since I dual booted).

The only issue you typically run into normally is audio / sound cards.

It all works fine, you won't have huge problems with most modern hardware.

Have fun!

Tony

[simplechamp]

Originally Posted by BrianG

If there was a good way to run Windows programs (mostly games) natively in Linux, I wouldn't even bother with Windows.

http://www.winehq.org/

Technically not native, but about as close as you will get, it isn't an emulator.