Wow, very exciting!
Can't wait!
Guys, it doesn't really mater what version of Linux.
I use Mint, still using 14, 16 is out now.
It's not like Windows, Linux distros get rolled out very frequently, at least once a 2-4 times a year.
Looks like Esenthel might be targeting the gnome desktop (or it might just be straight Xwindows which is low level winapi, which will run on any desktop! ) maybe using debian packaging (.deb) .
So just install a distro which installs gnome desktop as default and is based on debian, ubuntu & Mint etc.
I like Mint because I like the Window's XP look and feel, and it's not bloated with extra software like ubuntu.
I don't use Ubuntu, but you want developer, I'm guessing it includes your IDE,compiler,linker etc.
Not sure what distro to pick, check out:
http://distrowatch.com/
PS: notice how Mint is #1 ;P
I can see the price of EE v2 going up again
Good work!
Cheers!!!!!!
EDIT:candam re speed, my graphic card (intel integrated crap running dual monitors) runs faster in Linux then winXP & Win7! goes to show sometimes community software is better then the offical drivers!
You'll find Linux faster, as it runs leaner then WinVista/7/8