Im a windows software developer, mostly in c#. so this my first linux experience so i got no clue. Is there any information out there on how to install/setup the development enviroment so i can start developing applications, maybe a muppet guide?

You will first need a linux working OS.
Either you partition your PC to dual boot or you use a vmware ready made image.

Then
Here begins the fun
Looking forward for the muppet guide.

which os would you recommend?

This definitely isn't easy if you are new to linux. Documentation is very patchy.

the easiest way to get started is to use the vmware appliance:

http://maemovmware.garage.maemo.org/

it is a customized xubuntu that includes the maemo SDK (for both OS2007 and OS2008) and eclipse IDE integration. I had troubles with network configuration in scratchbox and had to adjust some network settings.

Then you want to go through the Training manuals and tutorials at maemo.org, see:
http://maemo.org/development/training/
and
http://maemo.org/development/documen..._tutorial.html

The maemo platform is very C-centric though there are bindings for C++, Python and maybe others. If you want to ease your way into development you might want to start with some python hacking. You can develop python apps right in the device using pygtkeditor. A good maemo python tutorial:
http://pymaemo.garage.maemo.org/docu...emo_howto.html

going to try to install debian + GNOME. I've found that VM session tend to be slow.

slow, but convenient

you might find this helpful for Bora SDK (I did): http://www.internettablettalk.com/wi..._on_Scratchbox
(especially the pointer about networking if it doesn't work)

thanks,

downloading the dvd's via torrents so it finish by next week

That's for 3.2
Why not using chinook?

Apart from the repository problem, chinook installation is fine, no need to tweak network stuffs.

Stop now.
Do you need the whole 4 dvds?

Get the netinstall!!!!! Really!


You can then get package by package what you want.