PS - I'm just experimenting into Non-Windows OSs myself - got a spare desktop and a lappy running Fedora Core 5 and GNOME desktop (also got KDE loaded which I have yet to try)
Me too (the experimenting with other OS's bit), my feeling is that its worth the effort for the long term especially if Vista ends up as restrictive as rumoured. I'll keep the latest XP version I can get just to run my existing Windows apps (PocketFMS, OnTop, CartoExploreur and OziExplorer, all of which I paid money for recently) but find a Linux distribution that I like for the long term.
Like most people I do buy music and video media but I will not be dictated to on how I want to watch / listen to the same.
I have tried Ubuntu and put a fair bit of time into it but find it a bit awkward to setup and instal apps, also the graphical interface could be nicer. I am going to give Suse a go next. Any other recommendations??? I am reasonably IT competent but have precious little Unix knowledge.
I am impressed with the up and coming “free” & open source software. I am using Open Office 2.0, Opera (web browser) and Thunderbird (email) and definitely prefer it over Microsofts' offerings.
