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+===== Linux Distribution Selection =====
+On page Win2Lin, Eric B asks for suggestions on a suitable distro.
+A Linux distribution (or distro) is simply a collection of programs
+that have been tested to work together and selected for a target
+audience.
+The audience might want a rock solid server, an easy to learn distro,
+a lean subset for a small computer (eg: netbook) or a toolkit for
+learning about or testing and developing bleeding edge software.
+Programs from one distro can usually be run on a different one but since
+many programs require a toolkit or other programs to already be installed,
+it might save you some trouble if the distro has these installed by default.
+There are numerous distributions.  Selecting one depends on what you
+need it to do:
+  - Run an embedded system.  There might be many constraints here.
+  - Replace another operating system for running business applications, code development or reducing licensing costs.
+  - Learn about Linux because your employer, or potential employer, is using it for projects you'd like to get volved with. The decision has probably already been made for you.
+  - Learn about Linux and the interesting programs it runs.
+Here are some notes on some major distros and why you might select one
+of them:
+  * Ubuntu - Easy to learn for new users.
+  * Debian - Ubuntu is based on this.  More features
+  * [[:"RedhatCentOS"]] - Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS.  Older, time tested software for servers and commercial use.
+  * Fedora Core - Bleeding edge software being developed for RHEL.
+Here are some other articles that might help:
+  * http://maketecheasier.com/how-to-select-a-linux-distribution/2008/11/21 How to Select A Linux Distribution
+  * http://www.hackitlinux.com/50226711/best_way_to_select_your_linux_distribution.php Best way to select your Linux distribution
+  * http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/select-best-linux-desktop-distribution.html Which Linux Desktop Distribution is the best for me?
+A search like this will find more information:\\
+http://www.google.ca/linux?hl=en&q=how+to+select+a+linux+distro&btnG=Search&meta=