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I have been wanting to move to a linux based environment for java development for quite a while now. Many PROD servers I deploy to run on a linux distro. So testing configuration / code changes becomes easier when you have multiple DEV environments. I deploy to CentOS among other linux flavors. I have settled on the Open  Suse 11.2 desktop. Here are some things I liked

1. Open Suse managed to detect my Nvidia driver with Yast. I guess they teamed up with Nvidia to host a repository for linux drivers. I didnt have to download kernel sources or devels to enable dual monitor support (Which is otherwise required). Nice !
2. PPP over internet setup was pretty easy. Kinternet and the Yast configuration settings together let me connect to the net with ease.
3. Community support seems good. The Suse forums are alive and kicking.