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Re: Best Linux distro for a beginner
Yes, the Linux kernel supports dual processors.

I echo the Ubuntu recommendation, it is very easy to use. The apt-get utility makes installing and updating software extremely easy. Just type apt-get install firefox and it'll automatically download latest version of firefox for you. Ubuntu comes with a gui to make this process even easier.

It is fast, not resource intensive, and quite possibly the best linux distribution for beginners. I can safely say that without Ubuntu, I would never have switched from windows. I tried Mandrake and Redhat linux before, and none persuaded me to switch.