Originally Posted by bertmag

Ok, guys, thanks a lot but you all stopped speaking English or even my concept of Computerese somewhere around the third post. I understand the basic concepts of LINUX but don't yet speak the language. Here are my druthers, in order of importance:

1) Not associated with Microsoft in any way.

2) Not Red Hat (screw me once, shame on you, screw me twice . . .)

3) 64-bit capable

4) Can use Firefox and Thunderbird (at least until I learn a newer, better browser and client)

5) Can use a Windows emulator (still have a couple of games to conquer)

6) Relatively easy to install and update.

7) No anuual fees

8) Good looking interface.

Any suggestions?