Dump windows. Go with Unbutu.
I tried your Ubuntu 7-10 for desktop, the CD doesn’t wanna install for some reason.
I’m with you. I use Kubuntu. The only thing I use XP for is a game, now and then.
Ubuntu is good. Go to www.distrowatch.com and check to see what Linux distro is at the top.
I run PCLinuxOS myself, but I also like Ubuntu.
Linux is free, runs on anything and there is enough support out there where you have no problems with anything. Most of the distros have excellent web-support for any and all newbies, and welcome newbies and newbie questions.
I agree, dump Winblows.