Suse 10.1 is the best looking Linux available. Actually you can Theme any Linux
and make it look good!!!! For Installation , allocate 10 GB for 'root' & 1.5 GB for swap.
Swap is the Virtual Memory (in Windows terms). If you are totally new to Linux, then
leave 10 GB of unpartitioned space. During partitioning, choose the option "Allocate
from the free space available". Suse will do the partition allocation for you.
Choose GNOME as the Window Manager during Installation. That's all!!!