Solaris for desktop use.

I'm not actually a developer, but i hope it's ok that i post this question anyway :D .
I'm considering downloading solaris 10, as i'm tired of Microsoft windows.
Does Solaris do a good job as a desktop OS?
Is it easier to use for a total newbie (me), than MandrivaLinux and other major Distro's?
Is there any good graphics apps for solaris? I need something like Photoshop and Cinema4d (for solaris ofcourse). Is there any good alternatives?
Also i'd need a good C++ development environment with debugging and code completion preferably.
All help is appreciated.
Kind Regards Bjerrk

Thanks for the quick answer.
I know the GIMP and i've used it a little.
I'm pleased to hear that there is a good C++ DE.
But if it isn't all that easy i think i'll go with novell/SUSE.
Is there any good *nix 3d apps?

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