10 things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution (TechRepublic)

> It's much more simple, rule #1:
> if you are not biased to a distro already,
> use whatever they use at work.

More to the point, use what your primary helper uses until you have learnt 
to fly, then choose what you think your needs best. You'll probably not 
change until you discover something really wrong with what you currently 
use, because the old adage "Better the Devil you know than the one you 
don't" really does apply in this situation. I have had several forays out 
into the wide-blue-yonder, but have always run back home after a week or 
two.