This is the forum where you can ask for help in choosing a GNU/Linux distro, or give help to those who need it. You can discuss any topic that closely relates to helping you choose a distro and get started with it (which will likely affect your decision anyway).
In a few weeks, Crispy, a member of Cluenet (a community dedicated to providing free high-quality services), will be giving free lessons, from scratch, in learning how to program in C.
I have what I think may be a useful project but which I many not find time to work on now. Even if I do, many can contribute to the project without putting in too much work.