[plug] Recommendations for 64Bit Linux? Experience installing it?

[Rod]

Hi All!

I know this has been covered a few weeks back, but can anyone
*recommend* a 64 bit linux distro that:

a) Works  :-)

b) Successfully dual boots with XP

c) And has had experience in using it

As much as I detest Windows, at the moment it is a necessary evil that I
must endure for work.  But I do want to start getting to grips with
Linux properly, and would like a 64 bit distro that does take advantage
of my AMD 64.

If this is too newbie and dumb for the group, let me know and I'll seek
out a newbie list!

Seeya

Rod!
Self confessed linux newbie