For anyone interested in trying Linux was recently introduced to Dynebolic, an instant bootable GNU/LInux ran off the bootable CD or DVD. You can download the ISO from their site and create your own CD or DVD from the below page.
http://dynebolic.orgWas really impressed on how much they packed on the image.
Was able to boot the CD on multiple computers and have full GUI, mouse, keyboard, and even sound and Internet access. Did have issues unfortunately on one system with it detecting the Logitech mouse. However was still able to navigate using the keyboard (F12 key same as right-click on desktop) and I could just hook up another mouse and have it working.
Has multiple media players, gimp, blender, inkscape, gphoto, GQview, Firefox and other browsers, thunderbird and other e-mail clients, IRC clients, Gaim, VNC, samba and so much more. Pretty impressive.
Also able to use the file browser to browse files on the hard drive for those times you need to troubleshoot a computer and even nest your environment on a USB key or hard drive.