Sadly, VISTA was like a BETA for Win7 (I have been a beta tester since XP).. Win7 was the best (user-freindly-wise) since XP.
At the same time, I was experimenting with Linux... In the earlier days (1999+), Linux was a real pain ITA, but has improved by FUJI size with userability.. (user-friendly).
To get the easiest transformation (WIN - Lin), Cinn.. to actually have control of PC, KDE... to have complete control (but needs some knowledge) Xfce.. ;^)
I’ll probably install the ‘Cinnamon’ version 1st and learn more about Linux, then try the KDE version later (or on an older machine).