i have been using linux for about 7 months. i have tried using knoppix, gentoo(didnt finish install), mandrake. i now use redhat which i have been using for about 2 months. the main reason i use linux is because i am a programmer and i use my box as a webserver. i also like being able to use an os that is open source because of the amount of programs released. _________________________________________________________________ It's fast, it's easy and it's free. Get MSN Messenger today! http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger