Need help chosing linux os

[MS-hater]

hi there

need little help
had a nuff of microsoft after a week of whs .need help pickin a linux os
heres what i got to install os on

got 3.0 prescott 1gig ram
4 150 gig hds 1 empty for linux os and 3 ntfs full of isos music and stuff wich i want to share over network for kids comps.

i want to use it for full backup of xp and vista and restore coz kids messing up there comps weekly. is this posable on a linux os?.

and to share and dump files over network. so i need read and write to ntfs.

any ideas which os will be best for me.
oh im a bit of a noob to linux used fodora a few times but no pro so nice easy 1 be nice.

thanks

[MikeTbob]

HIya MS-hater,
No one can really recommend a Distro for you because choosing a Distro is a matter of personal preferences, either you like it or you don't, and only you would know whether or not you like it. I will suggest you try the "Easier" Distros first. Ubuntu, Mepis, OpenSUSE, Mandriva. You may find that you don't really like or want any of these so try them all!

[oz]

Welcome to the forums.

Check the link in my signature for lots of good information on getting started with Linux.

[rudeboyskunk]

MikeTbob is right, but I would suggest as a beginner to Linux you should try Ubuntu. Plus the Ubuntu forums are GREAT for helping you answer your questions (and so are the Linux forums!).

[Agent-X]

I personally think Ubuntu is the best Linux distro to date for computers with the necessary requirements.

[tomeriker]

Get Ubuntu 7.10 install it, take updates, go to Installation - Automatix Wiki

install it and go to "applications", "system tools" to find the program. Install everything offered.

One of the programs is wine. this will allow you to run some MS programs and games in ubuntu. go to: Wine HQ to see the list of supported apps.

sit back and enjoy.

[devils casper]

I would suggest you to try as many distros as you can and decide yourself. Check the link in my signature.