Mandrake 8.1 you can actually load into a Windows Folder
and try it out that way, runs slower than a pure install.

Suse Linux 7.3 is / tends to be an Europoean flavour, finds all drivers etc etc

I am not into Gamez, but the ones I need I use VMware
( virtual maschine ? ) I do not think it would work for these newer High tech gamez though

Linux is a different world, so the advice for winXP or Win2k
maybe better

Yes Linux installs  now easier than windowz
but is most certainly harder to run it !!

Now my point about linux and installs is a fact !
Due to these points.
With windows you need to reboot at least 3 times to get the basic model running that without firewall/norton/trojan/hardware config/software config/tweak config.. I could go on and on
with Linux I only had one reboot....its now been LIVE for 42 days 24/7 online 24/7 running 16 programz ..Browsers IRC etc
I have two monitors per PC ( yes windows can also but not as good ) and I watch DVD´s at the same time ? my CPU has never yet reached 83% of its capacity and I do not need to over clock it

Linux will never ever compete with windows for gamez Correct
but if you are not into gamez windows will never ever compete with Linux

I wouldn´t go out and get Linux cause one type of windows isnt working correct. I would stick with windows and tune it better

Linux is and will remain harder to use than windows and mosts users would never need the abilities of Linux anyway .