Of course I will get flamed on it, but I have tried RedHat Linux and ArkLinux, and I have to say that I completely hate Linux.  I could understand how if you are a serious programmer, how Linux would not only be useful but a lot easier and better for your environment, but if you aren't a programmer, I would have to say that you don't want Linux.   Here's what happened with me and Linux.     Now, I have been a computer wiz since I was nearly 7, I was gaming on Starcraft at the time, programming in VB, doin lotsa stuff, and now I probably know the equivelent to my dad, whom is a computer tech.  I figured I could take Linux, regardless how my dad warned me that it would be a lot different.   First thing; where the -*BAD WORD*- is My Computer, or any sort of actual explorer or something, where are all my files and programs?  Took me a long time to figure this one out, and usually this type of stuff is easy for me.   After I figured it out, how the -*BAD WORD*- do I get Linux to detect my router and get me online?  After a couple of hours I find that RH Linux doesn't support my router.   I thought I would make things a little comfortable, I pop in my burned CD with my MP3s on it.  Uh Oh, Linux don't allow you to have MP3 files because they don't want to get in legal action or something.   Alright, so how do I install or run a program?  I never found out how to do this one, you need to run some confusing Command Prompt to install everything.   I thought the look of Linux was pretty good, but Windows is almost as good.   Me, I think I will stick with Windows.