I always say 'use what your friends use' or whatever you will get the most
support for.  (personally I would say stay away from Lindows for political
reasons, but if thats who you feel will best support you go for it) 
Generally this list has a good share of Debian, Red Hat and Mandrake users
along with Slackware, Gentoo and other...

Evolution is pretty similar to Outlook Express....

BTW: PLUG should create a windows to linux software mapping list or at
least try to adopt someone elses....

-Derek
Vona and Travis Vanlandingham said:
> Howdy,
> I'm starting at ground zero with Linux, I've been contemplating
> installing Lindows because of it's compatability with windows apps. My
> doctor who is a Linux nut said no,no,no, Mandrake 9.0 I confesss total
> igrorance in this area despite my computer background of many years. I
> don't have a clue as to where to start, what is the linux equiv. to
> fdisk, format,outlook express,Etc.
>  All help would be appreciated.
>
> the dedicated box so far is:
> duron 1300 chip,mb,case.
> mem,hd, up for discussion
> and copleation due for early jan. 2003.
>
> my email is
> jbv41@cox.net
> thank you!