[cuban leaf]

But if Linux is not an operating system why would I put it between my operating system and my programs and then add Wine as another middle man.

I confess I tried ubuntu a few years ago and even used the Linux version of MS Office (open office). But one day it simply stopped working. I even uninstalled and reinstalled with no luck. It looked fine but you could not see or type anything in its word equivalent.

I finally got rid of it and ubuntu and got on with my life. My computer is like my toaster. I use it when I need it and then I forget it exists when I don’t.

[JRandomFreeper]

Then stick with Windoze. For as long as they let you, and you don't have buy new software to support their newest 'upgrade'.

Different strokes for different folks.

I keep a copy of the latest Windoze system around so I can walk customers through their problems.

I'm less inclined to do that as time goes on.

/johnny

[kevao]

Yes, there is a learning curve. But I found out it is not nearly as steep as people make it out to be.

Do what I did. Take an old computer and install a Linux distro on it. Most of these Linux distros work great on older hardware, btw. Then set aside a little time each day or each week to familiarize yourself with Linux. Check out a Linux book from your local library and work your way through it. When you get the basics down, try different distros. Until you find one you really like (mine is PCLinuxOS).

I hardly ever use my Windows computer anymore. And I certainly don’t miss Windows at all.