hey guys,

i am gonna install linux (again), but its been a while since i last used it, like 4 years.
I aint a n00b to comps, and know most win op sys very well.
I would like to know what distro of linux do u think is worth going for?

i dont want one to "start off" with, or a dumbed down ver., cos once u start with one of those u develop a fear of change to a "serious" version, if ya know what i mean. I just want a distro thats fast, relaibe (most are tho) and very flexible and powerful, but also nice to work with. Im considering suse or mandrake, but if u guys suggest anything else thats great.

Thx in advance. Quicksilver.

p.s Im going to learn java, if it makes any diff. ( and i will do it even if i have to staple my eyelids open and inject the caffine.. i will do it :P )