I have a computer science class mate who is interested in switching to Linux, starting small with installing it and dual booting. He fits the type that should be able to switch easiy: non-hardcore gamer, non hardcore multimedia. My question to the list is could you compare and contrast Fedora and Ubuntu so that I may pass on the information so that he may make a choice himself? I have only ever used Fedora (was Redhat 7,8,9 before) so I am unable to do that. However, Ubuntu seems to be very popular. So I figure that to be fair, I should present him with my choice, and the aparent popular choice, with arguement for-against both if possible. Thank you. Arthur Pemberton -- Fedora Core 5 and proud