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Originally Posted by frabjous
Let's just say I've become very annoyed with Microsoft lately. Lots of reasons, and you can probably guess what they are.
In principle, the idea of a community-based software platform rather than consumer/vendor model also greatly appeals to me.
From what I've read there are also a lot of advantages to Linux.
But there's no substitute for familiarity, more ready availability of software, and a broader user base.
What do you think?
P.S. If it makes any difference, I'm a very fast learner with computers in general, I've done some minimal programming, but by and large, I'm not actually an "expert".
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I had the same experience as you about becoming annoyed with MS, about the time Vista came out. I switched to Linux for a year, mainly using PC LinuxOS and Fedora. The only problem I ran into after I got accustomed to the way Linux works was the lack of two main software programs. If you are not tied to a specific program that there isn't a Linux alternative for (and there are a few of them left, believe me), then switch.
I ended up switching back to Windows after a year because I could no longer bear being without those two programs. There was not, nor was there hope for, Linux friendly alternatives to either program, so I gave up and migrated back to Windows.
I also had live in Linux troubleshooting and help in the form of my husband, who had migrated solely to Linux before I did, and so I never had to worry about not being able to figure out how to do something vital.