FreeBSD has been one of the most reliable OS I've tried. It is not
Linux, but is UNIX. Not really much of a difference, but the lineage
is somewhat different. It does take _some_ reading :) in order to
get comfortable with. If you want Linux, I agree that Ubuntu is very
good. It is Debian based (one of my favourite distros), but much
easier to set up and maintain.
Best of luck with your choice. The best part is you can download as
many as you like, and try them all out.
Phil

----- Original Message -----
From: Courtney Hook <courtneyhook@SHAW.CA>
Date: Sunday, February 4, 2007 9:12 am
Subject: Re: [NVC} Alternative Computer Operating Systems

> My friend Phil,  LOVES FreeBSD and considers it superior to all
> other forms
> of Linux. Give it a try. Another one is Unbuntu, do a search for
> it. They
> will send you free CD's as well.
> Courtney
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike S" <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 4:52 AM
> Subject: Re: [NVC} Alternative Computer Operating Systems
>
>
> > At 12:03 AM 2/4/2007, John Rodgers wrote...
> >>Volks, have any of you any ideas and experience with Linux.
And
> which>>version might be best - I didn't know there were so
many
> versions.>
> > "Best" depends on needs. I like Debian.
>