Mandrake + KDE + WordPerfect (Score 1)

Mandrake is a terrific distribution. Our NOC uses it for their security applications which speaks for its stability and security. I go for a minimalist desktop too but I have been very happy with KDE. It is fast and stable. I have had GNOME hang me up too many times. KDE is quite accessible for people coming from Windows. Word Perfect is a mainstream standard. Considering that it is still the standard in law offices it would be a good choice. Add Applix if a user needs a spreadsheet or office productivity app. Star Office remains bloatware. Solaris is sloooooow on anything but an UltraSparc, in my experience.