Here is the deal: I have three computers. A Dell desktop, a Dell laptop, and an Apple ibook G3. I want to keep Windows on my desktop and OSX on my ibook, but I am looking into putting some flavour...

Any particular recommendations on which flavour of linux to use? Or does it really not matter?

I don't actually want to use it as a server at all times. Just have the ability to set it up as a server and give them my IP when I have something to show them, then take it right back down. I...