Ideal Linux distirubtion for my computer

Hey,

I have considered downloading Ubuntu 9.04 to my laptop for a while now, but I am a Linux novice and am not sure that, given my type of computer, this would be a wise idea.

Here's my general computer information:
System:
Microsoft Windows XP
Tablet PC Edition 2005
Version 2002
Service Pack 2

Maufactured and Supported by:
Toshiba
PORTEGE
Genuine Intel(R) CPU
T2500 @ 2.00GHz
2.00 GHz, 0.99 GB of RAM
Purchased: New, 2.5 years ago

…in your opinion, would it be okay for me to download Ubuntu? would I perhaps be better off downloading Xubuntu or some other distribution? I also considered OpenSUSE, but I was told that Ubuntu is better for beginners. any advice or suggestions?

Thank you!

The consideration is if you want a Linux that actually looks and feels like Windows that you are comfortable with. Linux offers all kinds of Desktop Environments. most people who don't really give it a change end up trying Ubuntu which is a Gnome Desktop Environment and then they decide it just isn't worth the effort or use. Kubuntu or PClinuxOs 2009-1 will give you a Windows looking Environment. Open Suse tend to be a system that bogs the computer down when opening programs. It works great if you can tolerate it being slow at times.

I would suggest dual boot so ou can have the best of both operating systems