[jakec]

for distros this is my list:

Kubuntu
Kubuntu - The KDE Desktop


Mandriva
Mandriva One - Mandriva Linux


PCLinuxOS .92
FTP archive directory /pub/metalab/distributions/texstar/pclinuxos/live-cd/english/preview/
ftp://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/metalab/distr...glish/preview/

This is the distro I use and recommend, Why because it works right out of the box. No need to configure Everything, everything just works. It also comes as a 1 CD install that is a live CD that you can install later if you wish.

Mephis
MEPIS | discover the possibilities...


Blag
blag linux and gnu downloads

as for some bedtime reading try these links:

Linux Networking:

http://www.lesbell.com.au/Home.nsf/0...b?OpenDocument

Sharing files between Windows and Linux
Sharing Files between Linux and Windows Partitions

Linux reviews
Linux Today - Linux News On Internet Time.

Linux online bible (needs firefox)
http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz

Linux Distribution Links
Linux Online - List of distributions
Linux Links - The Linux Portal: Distributions
distromania.com


Linux distribution chooser
http://eedok.voidofmind.com/linux/chooser.html
zegenie Studios Linux Distribution Chooser


using knoppix to rescue files
Computer First Aid Using Knoppix

Linux Tutorials: Introduction to Linux, Hands on guide
http://www.tldp.org/LDP/intro-linux/html/index.html

Ultimate guide for beginners
The Ultimate Guide On Linux For Beginners

The beginners Linux guide
Linux.ie :: The Beginners Linux Guide

Linux Laptops
Linux on Laptops
TuxMobil: Linux With Laptops, Notebooks, PDAs and Mobile Cell Phones

Windows V Linux a comparison
Comparison of Windows and Linux - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Linux vs Windows (a comparison)

Installing Mempis
Install Mepis With Custom Partitions
Dual Boot with Windows and Clear off existing drive

Installing GRUB to USB
GRUB tips and tricks

Dual boot Ubuntu 6.10 +XP
Ubufied - Ubuntu Blog

Installing Kubuntu 6.10 +XP
Ubufied - Ubuntu Blog

Installing Edubuntu 6.10 + XP
Ubufied - Ubuntu Blog

Installing Xubuntu and XP
Ubufied - Ubuntu Blog

Gnome Vs KDE
GNOME vs. KDE

Linux Survival
Linux Survival :: Where learning Linux is easy

This is a really good hands on site for learning comand-line if you want to Learn Linux this is stop number 1

Learn Linux
Learn Linux - On Line Classmates

useful List of Linux websites:
http://www.tech-forums.net/showthrea...threadid=64151

Equivalents to windows software:
http://www.tech-forums.net/showthrea...threadid=44555

Ubuntu: https://shipit.ubuntu.com/
Kubuntu (*buntu with KDE): ShipIt.https://shipit.kubuntu.org/
Edubuntu (education Version): https://shipit.edubuntu.org/

and of course Xubuntu (Xfce desktop Environment), which doesn't have have Shipit as yet but I'm sure will become availible soon
Xubuntu Home Page | Xubuntu.org


Linux Partitioning:
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Partition/index.html

Linux Newbie FAQ
Linux Newbie FAQ - LQWiki

Linux & USB
Boot and run Linux from a USB flash memory stick | Pen Drive Linux

dual boot Vista

and ubuntu
How to dual-boot Vista with Linux (Vista installed first) | APC Magazine


How to dual-boot Vista with Linux (Linux is already installed) | APC Magazine

The definitive dual-booting guide: Linux, Vista and XP step-by-step | APC Magazine

A Vista vs. Linux Matchup - Part 2: Dual-booting Vista and Linux

hope this Helps,

Jake