Linux is free, as is the support. There are few if any viruses to attack it since everyone focuses on attacking Windoze.
But, because support is free, sometimes you have to work at something to get it working.
You can find out some more at http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/the-best-linux-distros-currently-available/ but forgive the editing of the article.
How much different is it than Win 8.1 to navigate in? I’m afraid of the unfamiliarity of different screens, and the confusion that comes with learning new things (not easy with CFIDS.) CFIDS has a built-in learning disability, so I couldn’t be trained for a new job and couldn’t go to school. It sucks to be a PWC (Person With CFIDS)
I really hate fighting with Win 8.1 and think it should never have been released on the general public.
Is there a manual I can get that has a tutorial or better yet, everything I need to know?
Problem is that Face has a brandynew WinAte tablet-laptop-whatever-thing. Rooting it, er I mean doing anything other than what HP did will immediately void her warranty. Considering the issues she has had lately doing anything that voids the warranty is not a good idea.
Once the warranty expires you can play.. ;-)