Linux

Ok everyone, I'm thinking of switching to linux because I've heard great things about it, so I was wondering which linux based os I should go for. I'm just looking for one that I can use the internet on, since I have my games on another installation of xp. Basically I want to run live messenger, utorrent and limewire or something similar. Also will I need to get any virus protection, since I download some risky stuff.

ubuntu is good. i don't think you can get a virus on linux. as for messenger, you'll have to run amsn and i know for sure linux runs frostwire and torrents shits. as for linux being driven by market...well linux is driven by people who hate microsoft and their passion for writing code for the hell of it