Hello,

I have recently graduated from a three year Computer Programmer/ Analyst Diploma Program at an Ontario college. Throughout the three years, I have taken a Linux administration course, a programming in c course, and a Perl course that all evolved around RedHat 9. The rest of my courses were primarily based around the .NET framework.

In September, I will begin attending University through a Degree Completion program. Because I already have a diploma, I can enter University at the third year level and achieve my BSc in Computer Science (Hon) in about two years. I know *nix development is a main component of University, and want to install Linux on my home computer in preparation. I also know this University uses Sun Solaris.

My question:

Can you recommend a free Linux distro for a .NET programmer with limited Linux experience? I want to use a distro that will not only best prepare me for University, but also when I begin working in Industry.

Thank you in advance for your replies!

no such thing really... any major brand will do you fine.

Any if you have any real concerns about this, you should get a recommendation from the school, not here.

But as suggested, any distribution will do. Of course, if they are heavy into Solaris, then all bets are off.

Yo, I graduated from the University of Southampton (England) with a BSc (hons) in Computer Science I've used Slackware from (nearly) the start and stuck with it.