I'm really a dunce when it comes to understanding operating systems. Of course my laptop has windows, but I've been seriously thinking of changing to Linux. Is it a difficult process or does it just come down to removing windows and installing Linux. Can I do it myself or should I have a professional do it?
The first thing I would say is don't leap before you look. While Ill be the first to say I rarely see a desktop Linux wont work out of the box on laptops can be another issue. Here is what I suggest you do..
If you know how to burn CD's try different Live distributions like the ones found Here to see which ones support all your hardware and which ones you like working with. It may be you don't Like Linux and by going the live CD route you still have your windows box..