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1. is it easy to switch?
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Sure. But you need to be determined, it is in some ways very different from Windows and be warned, there is a learning curve. But once you're over it, you'll be smoothly sailing along.
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2. I read a bit about ubuntu linux - seems 'out of the box' ready. Is that right?
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To some extent, yes. You'll probably have to configure some devices.
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3. Tips, tricks, ideas on switching or not and if switching, best way forward.
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Check out this article:
Ubuntu-Windows transition It has some valuable info.
Also, check that your hardware will be supported. The Ubuntu wiki has a list of known supported hardware, and can be found
here
Hope this answers some of your questions. I'd say download a Live CD and take it for a test drive. (with a Live CD, you don't need to install anything, and nothing changes on your PC)
Check out my post titled "My first steps with Windows XP" here in the Linux forum. It's funny.
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