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gentoo is good. it's source based, so expect to a) learn a bit about how linux actually works and b) spend quite a bit of time installing.
on my notebook, gentoo took around 36 hours to install, that's including kde.
source based distro's like debian, gentoo, arch, etc...compile everything to work with your exact system. so, an example...you want to install kde...you type "emerge kde" at the command line and then sit and watch as streams of compile lines scroll up your screen.
it's not hard or scary...you don't actually do anything...the compiler does all the work..it just takes a while.
gentoo was the only distro that i was able to get my internal centrino/wifi shit working with seamlessly.
there are native linux drivers for the ipw2200 wireless nic...so, once i installed them and edited the config file i can boot into any wifi network and surf.
i spent a day at a panera in overland park while my fiance spoke at this conference. i managed to get a lot of work done thanks to wifi.
wifi is one of the trickier parts of linux.
if you're completely new, try mandrake or fedora. if you actually want to learn about linux...how to compile your kernel to fit your hardware and boost performance...can't go wrong with gentoo.
just remember, right now there aren't any ports of macromedia or adobe software.
although, adobe has started a linux/oss branch of their company.
:)
linux photoshop...mmmm.
if you have more specific questions or need help when you make the switch...email me, i'm happy to help.