to linux or not to linux...

[Matthew Valites]

>So, I would like stability, but at the same time, I would like to
>as current as possible with desktop software, (i.e. either gnome
>or KDE, internet connectivity tools, etc.) This sounds a bit like
>an ad for Red Hat enterprise, but before paying for that distribution,
>maybe there are some other options out there for me.
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Redhat enterprise is no where near the most current.  If you want that 
stability, try whitebox linux.  It's based off of RHEL. 

http://www.whiteboxlinux.org/index.html

What about Fedora Core 2 or 3?  They're pretty stable and current.

>BTW, yes, I'm willing to pay for a linux distribution. Something
>I think the linux community should learn to get comfortable with...
>;)
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There's enough distros out there that unless you like paying for things, 
you can easily get what you want without doing so.

~Matt