@Leledumbo
Thank you.
Where does "first release" here refer to?
I meant the first distributions for a user who was totally inexperienced in using a Linux OS.
I would have been better off using the expression: "Which Linux release would be preferable to recommend to Linux newcomers?"
<< I asked the question why I would need to collaborate with other programmers inexperienced in the use of Linux. I would not call myself an expert in the use of Linux, but I can generally solve the inevitable problems that you encounter in using a PC. However, I do not have enough experience to help others solve problems they encounter in using Linux. >>
We may consider creating a Linux release with the Lazarus/FPC development environment already included, so that Linux newcomers can find a preconfigured environment.
I was, in fact, thinking of preparing a Virtual Machine with preinstalled a Linux distribution, Lazarus/FPC and the other tools necessary to perform the specific task. Obviously a VM has many limitations, but maybe it's an acceptable compromise.
Otto.