Debian too difficult, Red Hat?

[KTB <ktb@binary.net>]

Hi, thanks to all the people who have offered advice with configuring
X-windows.  I have not been successful and am brain dead at this point.
I also tried hooking up to the internet with the same result.  I chose
the debian release because I wanted to learn more about computers (I
have only used a pc off and on for the past year) and I like the
philosophy behind Debian.  I am wondering if Debian is just too
difficult for me at this point.  I am wondering if maybe I should try
Red Hat, I have heard it is easier to install, and then come back to
Debian.  Does this sound like a logical progression to anyone?  I don't
have experience with either one so I just don't know the best course to
take.
Thanks,
Kent