Yo!
i running Debian after test many others
some packages needs more time to be updated (stable repositories)
U can try
Knoppix , its debian(testing/unstable) based,
or directly
Debian or
Debian-Installer
a good step/step install
The Perfect Setup - Debian Sarge (3.1) at
HowtoForge.com
&
Google is in the same place!
ps. at debian boot, now, u can use
installgui or
expertgui commands for grafical installer interface!