UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

Hi,

I am a php/mysq programmer & I'd like to completely get rid of windows and switch to linux.

I am mainly using these:
- zend dev environment/php editor
- browsers: ie, ff, safari
- a web localhost - apache, php, mysql
- sometimes adobe photoshop - screenshots, basic image manipulation

considering all these what linux distribution do you think I should use?

are there any php/mysql programmers that work in linux only?

I am really looking forward to hearing from you guys.

thank you.

Linux distributed are based on personal preference. One is not better or worst than the other (so I may just delete your poll).

We use Ubuntu for this site running PHP and MySQL. We used to use Slackware, but migrated to Ubuntu. Works fine for us.

Debating "this distribution is better than that" is against our rules, BTW.