HI, im new to the btc and the alt-coins.

Been following it for a while, never had the guts to buy (saw it the first time a good year ago).
I've been seeing huge lists of alt coins, currently imo the one who brings something new in the mix is ppc and others like namecoins, zerocoins i think.

For the rest I see it as a (gold rush), which started with btc getting traction in the news etc etc.

Don't think BTC will end since it is gathering more and more base.

For the alt coins, there are so damn many. Which one to pick ?
And is their even an alt coin needed next to BTC ? since as far i am understanding the protocol of bit coin can be updated?
So in general I do understand everyone trying to get a piece of the pie and trying to make some new. Where can I check if they pre-mined the coins?


If btc can be updated why not just get the good things from the new coins when needed and stick to BTC?