Originally Posted by foreigneRS
my problem is, i have only ever used windows and am totally used to it and it's install procedures etc.
i am always reading that linux could be better in some ways, but just have no concept of what it is, where to get it, how to install it, how to add code to it or whatever you have to do. i'm sure it's not difficult with some research, but i don't have the inclination
fair comment... if your interested have a look at
http://www.ubuntu.com/ which is the Linux I generally use, you can download it from there and it runs on the CD without installing if you so wish which will at least allow you to have a look at it.
Linux is not without fault however and the learning curve can be interesting and challenging to say the least... its not for everyone
I generally use it because its stable, free and does not get effected by spyware and viruses which is important to me