need a version of *nix for a security laptop
I'm currently dual-booting Windows XP and RH 8 on a Dell Inspiron 8200 512MB RAM 40GB HDD, mini-PCI wireless and NIC.
i'm plenty used to the *nix environment, but I'm looking for suggestions about what version of *nix to put on the laptop for security purposes. I would be using it strictly for audits, forensics and the such. I've never had a problem with RedHat or Slackware, I did try FreeBSD but I had some issues during the install, which i just didn't take enough time to figure out *kicks ADHD*
Just wondering what your opinions/suggestions/comments/reasons are.
Anyways, I'm thinking either RedHat 9, Slackware 9.1 or FreeBSD. I'm open to suggestions on others that I didn't list.
thanks in advance.