I did, about twelve years ago. Been using Ubuntu, and perfectly satisified with it. And there's enough open-source software out there that I haven't had to pay for Office, PhotoShop, et al. since then. In fact, I am typing this post on my Ubuntu laptop right now.
As a caveat, I do have to say that it may not be for the utterly computer-ignorant. Getting things configured or recovering from a damaged update may prove baffling and frustrating for those who consider CTRL/ALT/DEL a complex operation.
"SWITCH TO LINUX!"
I did, about twelve years ago. Been using Ubuntu, and perfectly satisified with it. And there's enough open-source software out there that I haven't had to pay for Office, PhotoShop, et al. since then. In fact, I am typing this post on my Ubuntu laptop right now.
As a caveat, I do have to say that it may not be for the utterly computer-ignorant. Getting things configured or recovering from a damaged update may prove baffling and frustrating for those who consider CTRL/ALT/DEL a complex operation.