| I actually just switched from OS X to Linux about 3 months ago. I grew up with Windows, and started using Macs in college. There were 2 big reasons I switched. (1) I wanted to build a desktop; the Mac Mini is underpowered and the Pro is wicked expensive. (2) Apple's competing in the courtroom disgusts me. I was a huge Apple fan, but I don't want to give them any more money. Windows isn't an option to me. I love text and I love the POSIX shell. I find DOS abhorrent. I don't really miss any conveniences. If you really want something pretty and easy, go with Ubuntu. It mostly just works. The only thing I really had trouble with was wireless drivers. I started with Ubuntu, and later switched to Arch with i3 (Tiling WMs are awesome). Again, If you want something that's almost as pretty and almost as easy to set up, I highly recommend Ubuntu. Once you get settled in, I also recommend looking at Arch. Arch is a lot more work and learning to set up, don't start with it. But it's a better system once you have it configured your way. It's been some work, learning Arch and fighting with wireless drivers. But I don't regret it. I'm extremely happy with my Arch+i3 system. It has Chromium, Steam, Minecraft--everything I need. I do wish Steam had more Linux games, but with the Steam Box, I think they're on their way. ps. I don't recommend dual boot. I did dual and triple boot a few years back. It was just a big hassle. Get a machine and dive into Ubuntu. Good luck. |