Hmm. Thanks for the reply, Oberjaeger, i don't think i've come across Debian before. I'll have to check that out. I have had my eye on SuSe and Redhat. I agree with what you said about the learning process slowing down and using wizards. I've always prefered doing things myself (manually without wizards). I learn best that way.
What would be best for running a webserver/email server/chat server? If you had to pick just one? And why?
Again, i'm totally new... although i'm sure i'll form my own answers to these questions over the course of the next few weeks/months as i delve more into the subject.
Thanks again for the reply.