Interesting read? Very positive review of Debian Etch. Conclusion: "I feel that Debian Etch is as good on the desktop as it is on the server. It has a long rich history, a strong community, is amazingly stable and is a great fit for both my servers and my laptop. I urge everyone to give it a go on the desktop." http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/article/debian_as_a_desktop_system