I want to switch to linux because windows xp is starting to piss me off... Dont get me start with vista What is a good version of linux? I want something i can use: Im pretty sure all of these programs have a linux version Eclipse Firefox/Google chrome(which is f***ing awesome) SimpleMP Winrar CavaJ Netbeans Gimp Aim Apache and of course java I also have an ati 4850 if that changes anything and as you can tell from the programs i use i do alot with java

My suggestion http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first.htm http://www.tomlinux.ca/ On this link substitue Mepis 7.0 as it is the newer distro. I used it for a long time and liked it.