I've only had little time to get familiar with Ubu - installed printers
this afternoon [it was a pleasure to install]. IT IS SO MUCH better than
windoze... quick, simple, easy... to me (as a non-expert). This install
was just a test as i hadn't checked anything out on the Compaq (it's a
P3 1GHz - 500mb that someone was throwing out) - it is faster, less
bloated and a pleasure to use. Having joined a Linux users group i've
asked advice and seen their set-ups - think i'm already converted.

Having read some folks problems i do think it is wise to have a good
thorough test of an app before 'serious use'. Most problems are due to a
hard disk or conflicting software... somehow somewhere. I'll 'play' for
a few weeks before converting fully over.