Distro to just 'work'?

Columbo

Columbo

Columbo

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Right I'm wanting to start to play with Linux and would like to start off with something that just works to get me used to it.

I've got an Asus laptop with an Intel U9400, 4gb RAM and 64gb SSD to play with and if I can get used used it will move my desktop as well.

I would be particularly interested in any photo editing options that might be available as well.
Please bear in mind I've never touched anything Linux ever so I'd like to walk before I can jog so go easy on me! :D
 
Well that was easy....I'm typing this from the LiveUSB boot in Firefox and everything works...wow!
It looks and feels fantastic and so refereshing, this could get addicive!
 
Thanks I've installed Mint 16 with Cinnamon so Vista is now history on my laptop. It truly feels like a new machine! Do I need to do anything to make it utilise the SSD fully or is it fine to just leave it?

For photo editing I'm trialling Corel Aftershot Pro which seems pretty good as I use Lightroom on my desktop and this seems pretty close.

One issue I've encountered is Netflix, which isn't a deal breaker but I do use it on occasion on my laptop. I've tried a couple of the guides on web but none of them have worked any suggestions?
 
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