[Elecraft] OT Linux for Elecraft K3 use - Which Distribution to use?

[Jeff Cochrane]

Hi everyone,
I would like some advice please, from the Linux / Wine users amongst us.

Question: Which Linux distribution to use and why?
My reason for asking is the impending demise in support for Win XP from
Microsoft and my lack of trust in Windows 7 (Or any other version of Windows
for that matter) to do what I want, when I want it to. :-)

I have some experience with Linux and Unix both (From operating an IRLP node
+ other stuff earlier on in my career) but with so many distributions
available nowadays, it's a bit daunting.

What I want to be able to do is to run a logging program, update & control
my K3 and do other general around the shack work.
The computers are not what you would call 'powerhouses', they are an Intel
466MHz Celeron powered Toshiba laptop & an Intel Atom powered netbook.
Hopefully I can get some useful advice on the list from those of you "in the
know"

Thanks to all in advance for your replies,

Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF