You really don't need to know a lot about a computer to use Microsoft products. Usually, all you need to know is the CD key. The garden variety Windows geek can usually fill in the blanks. Unless you consider yourself somewhat proficient with a computer, or know someone who is, Linux isn't really going to fill your needs.
Sixth, playing with Linux can completely destroy data. If you are playing with Linux on a spare computer, you have nothing to lose if things go awry. If your computer is the basis for your business, don't mess with Linux on it. Linux has destroyed literally tera-bytes of data since it was first compiled. It is sure to kill more data as the years progress. Don't paint a target on yourself and your machine. If you can't afford to lose your data, you can't afford to play with Linux. PERIOD!
This is the reason The Linux Project is being done on a spare machine. My main computer contains the files for my business ventures. Even when I do find that elusive, awesome Linux distribution that does everything that Microsoft's stuff does, I'm still not going to put it on my main machine. Been there, done that, sent lots of needed files to heaven long before their time.
Keeping all those things in mind, if you are still willing to play with Linux, then sit back and join me as I begin performing the tests on the various Linux distributions that exist on the Internet. At the writing of this article, I have officially tested two different distributions, and have am gearing up for the official test of the third.
If there is a distribution that you would like tested, please let me know. I might consider it just for the sheer fun of doing the research. If I get enough response, I might set up a web site dedicated to this information. We'll see how things go. I know one thing; this is going to be a lot of fun. My inner geek is already all a quiver over the idea.
