I might find it favorable, but I can't really use it on my own systems until I get my test out of the way. Then, I will give it a fair try and see how it goes.

I will eventually load it on my spare system and see how it goes, but I need to get my Red Hat certification done first.

That really just shows that you really didn't know anything about Ubuntu. Not that it is something to be ashamed of, but I'd expect that you had known that by reading the numerous Ubuntu articles on this site.

I wouldn't quite say I knew *nothing*... I knew it was originally developed on the Isle of Man (and assume it still is), that root does not have a password by default and you have to use sudo to do admin stuff (there's a way around that), I knew there was a lot more configuration that's done for the user right out of the box, apt is the path to updates, there's a growing user base, there's growing application support and the GUI is superior to standard GNOME and KDE (though I did not realize how much so). Oh, and the logo is kinda ugly IMHO. The main surprises to me were the size being so small and the base being Debian. I really thought it was an independently developed distro like Debian, Red Hat, Slackware or SuSE.

Now, all of this said, I have not worked enough with it to make a judgment on what I think of it. It's pretty, sure, but it's configured different than Red Hat and I need a Red Hat system for certification. Once I get done with the cert, I will give it a fair shake.

Its popularity speaks loudly for its support and usability. Can't ignore that.

The funny part of your comment is that I used to play bridge and even have a trophy from the last tournament I played in.

A friend of mine has been trying to talk me into FreeBSD for years. Looking at benchmark results on various aspects of the system, Linux and FreeBSD each have strengths compared to one another. But I think I am more likely to find Linux support if I encounter a big problem that I cannot resolve on my own.

(And, shhhhh... Don't tell anyone, but I secretly hope that OS/2 makes a comeback someday...)

Pegasus' biggest plus is that I am very used to it. It is not a particularly outstanding email client, and it does have a couple of odd quirks, but it works for me. I have used it for a while now, after finally giving up on a shareware client I had used for years. I don't like the idea of changing again but would have done it if Pegasus didn't work under wine.

I don't like Thunderbird at all. It works well enough and I can see why most people are satisfied with it, but it doesn't appeal to me in the least.

Hmm. I will have to see how this goes. For now I am content running Pegasus, but a native solution would definitely be nice. Too bad there's no Pegasus for Linux. :-/

On an completely unrelated note... Am I the only one who still uses a prefix in brackets on my JE titles? I remember you came up with the idea some time ago and I have been doing it ever since. I haven't seen anyone else do it in a while.

And now I can work on a Linux version of the word generator. :-o

I could certainly snag a DVD from the office and install it, but by using a "community" version it removes all doubts whatsoever when it comes to licensing, support and everything else. I am probably worrying too much about stuff, but I would rather be too cautious than not cautious enough.

Oh, I tried Debian a long time ago - I did NOT like it one bit.

My issue with Ubuntu is a simple one, through no one's fault - it is not set up like Red Hat so working towards Red Hat certification on Ubuntu is not a very viable way to work.

I am also glad to have you back around these parts

Actually, I never left. I just have been so busy that I haven't had the time to post like I used to. And since almost everyone else in my friends list has stopped posting, I am not sure who's actually here anymore.