Why blame RedHat? (Score 1)

I'm new to Linux and a friend I work with is a loyal user of Debian. I asked his advice after reading tons of stuff like this discussion thread and becoming sold on Debian. After much thought, he actually suggested starting with RedHat to get my feet wet because it can be easier for newbies. If Red Hat can ease the transition from Windows to Linux for non-hackers, then kukos to them and their distribution.