[FLAMING DEATH]

I started using Linux about 3 years ago, when I got a Knoppix CD. Knoppix has made great strides then, (I think it was version 3.2...now it's version 4) but in my opinion, Mepis is about the user-friendliest Linux I can think of.

I was uncomfortable with Linux at first (read: confused), but once I got playing with it, I started to like it more and more. I actually went so far as to make my own desktop theme to honor my favorite college football team...(click picture for full size)

(You can't see it in this picture, but the wallpaper is Mountaineer Field in Morgantown)

Once you start playing around with Linux and really getting into it, Windows will feel like something from Fisher-Price.

[Echo Talon]

cool! :)

[antiRepublicrat]

I was going to replace XP on a laptop I have with Linux, but I decided instead to use it as a benchmark for ease of install and use. The day I can crank up a live distro and have it recognize everything including the built-in wireless with no extra effort (beyond plugging in the WAP config) I will consider it ready for general "Joe user" use. None I have tried work yet.

No suggestions, solutions, etc., please. As far as wireless is concerned, my criteria is to plug it in, boot, open an obvious config dialog, input my wireless settings, and be surfing.

[relictele]

Aha - I'm a user of multiple OSs (candidate for execution on FR, I know) including XP and Redhat but have to say I love the wallpaper! I'm in Mon County as I type this.........

[NCC-1701]

I can see one of my posts in your picture. It's referencing BBQ sauce. thanks for the screen cap.

[rzeznikj at stout]

I second that. There is some adjustment, but once I got the feel of it, using it was a blast--I ended up learning to enjoy the time on my computer.

Of course, I'll throw in a snapshot of my desktop.