not *buntu for netbook.

[Trent Shipley]

I just got a netbook and it is running Windows 7 Starter. I intend to

promiscuously attach it to public networks.  I figure I can avoid a lot
of heartache by changing the OS to Linux.


I already have Kubuntu on my favorite desktop.  I like it, except that
after every major upgrade it gets flaky for a while.


1) I'd like to use anything except *ubuntu on the netbook.  What are
some promising options?


2) I assume I use a bootable memory stick to start getting the distro, yes?