You're new around here.
Well, let's just say that I've used Linux since before it existed.
By that I mean that I was already a UNIX person, an anti-Micro$oft person, before Linux was invented in 1991. There are no Micro$oft products in my life or house. So I'd say it's working out quite well!
No such nonsense in my world.
Au contraire! To me it's a
very big deal--and Linux solves it.
With Linux, it's all about choice, starting with the freedom to choose for yourself which of the
many Linux distributions (or 'distros' or 'flavors') you want to use. There's a Linux for everyone, from absolute newbies to hard-core geeks.
My favorite distro (as all the regulars know!) is
Kubuntu. I love it for its elegance and infinitely customizable user interface, on top of everything I expect from a UNIX/Linux system: built-in powerful tools, security, stability, endless software choices, no bloatware (you're in charge of what's on your system), etc.
If you're interested in using Linux and have any questions, you're welcome to pop in on our
Linux megathread, where no previous knowledge is needed or assumed. Just jump in and ask away!