Linux distro

[TALucas]

I've spent some reading today on finding a Linux distro, and I'm still undecided on which to use. Below are a few details about what I plan to use it for...does anyone have any preferences on distros....and why?


PC desktop replacement.
I want to do some Image/Video editing
I don't plan on modifying my distro
I do plan on programming/development
I'm a fairly advanced user, but know very little on the Linux system (not affraid to learn).

Any suggestions, comments?

[luruke]

Debian, Slackware, Gentoo i think that are the better distros, but they aren't very simple, if you are noob in the pinguin world, i advice you to using *buntu (ubuntu, kubuntu, xubuntu...).

[Jordan]

I don't like Ubuntu much. Give Sabayon a try or even OpenSuse.

[Termana]

go for one that has a live cd (most of them do) to make sure your hardware is supported especially your internet connection and any other devices you use.
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[John]

Sabayon has too much crapware. Id recommend Ubuntu or Fedora.

[Jordan]

Sabayon actually looks decent and isn't trying to emulate Winblows. Also, gnome uses 900mb (Ubuntu default) of memory. I have nothing bad to say against Fedora.

[snowman]

Both Freespire and Mandriva have slid down in many ratings.Look at Sidux instead.
Among those two, if insisted, I'll go for Mandriva.

[Affix]

I use Fedora for video and Audio editing but I also use mac OSX I recommend fedora