To add to Rex's pro/con list:
Rex Dieter wrote:
kde spin:
[snip]
(con) can't choose to add/remove components at install-time
On the other hand, this means you also get the exact default package set we
tested, no missing pieces. And you can always add more stuff (packages we
couldn't ship for size reasons, specialized applications you need etc.) from
the repository after installation.
Kevin Kofler