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First off I have to say well written but contains some factual errors about Linux. I made the switch to Ubuntu Linux about 6 months ago. I am fairly computer savvy but by no means a "geek" or a "techie". I ordered all my hardware from Tiger Direct and built my machine. After about 3 months of Windows Vista Home Premium I found all the usual bloatware and slowdowns of my system over time unacceptable to me. So I remembered my failed attempt at Ubuntu in the past and gave it another try. This time all went well and I have to say that for me I will never go back to Windows. Installation and setup was a breeze. Installing and downloading programs (many at once too) only takes a few mouse clicks. I don't have to worry about adware, spyware, virus or trojans any longer, the only reason I antivirus software is so I don't infect my Windows using friends. Admittedly there is a learning curve but the Linux community forums and official documentation got me thru any rough spots quickly and efficiently. BUT LET IT BE KNOWN: Linux is not Windows so if you aren't ready to learn some new things then you won't like Linux. How's this for performance: Vista hogged 32% of my 4GB RAM just to run Vista alone. When In Ubuntu only 353 MB of my 4GB RAM are used to run Ubuntu. The bottom line is Linux is not for everyone, but for those willing to learn with the help of the community and documentation there is a whole different OS out there for you. The best it is free- not just as in free beer, but also you are free to use the OS and all software as you like and on as many machines as you like. That's why there are 48 flavors of ice cream, so I can be happy with chocolate while at the same time you and everyone else can choose their flavor and be happy too. The only time I use Windows now is when in work, and that's because I have no choice.