Ubuntu on VMware

Ubuntu is a really nice choice when using VMware, especially suited for newbies on Linux.
It is intuitive.
Though uses Gnome by default it can be quite easy to work once installed.

In the picture you can see Ubuntu Edgy (6.10) upgrading their packages in a one step click.

Side information:
Recent Ubuntu installers (i386), portuguese locations

darkstar is the co-name for IST server:
http://darkstar.ist.utl.pt/ubuntu/releases/7.10/ubuntu-7.10-server-i386.iso

Another portuguese nice location:
http://neacm.fe.up.pt/pub/ubuntu-releases/7.10/
it's Gutsy:
http://neacm.fe.up.pt/pub/ubuntu-releases/gutsy/