The conversion begins

I've just about had enough of windows and the associated baggage. As an experienced user, I don't have the problems most beginners have with spyware, viruses, etc. I'm able to maintain a working windows setup for 2 years between reinstalls so I can pretty much live with it. What's been getting me down the last few weeks has been the issues that I am starting to like about Linux.

1) No need for keygens / cracks. All my linux software is pretty much free / open source.
2) No need for restrictions on use / license agreements which affect my privacy.
3) No need to remove / reinstall applications between upgrades
4) Uninstall leaves stuff behind
5) Having to pay for software I already own because of upgrades that I am forced to do.
6) CONSTANTLY installing free applications then finding the functionality I need is in the "PRO" version of the app.

I will miss some of the gaming, but I guess I'll use a console for that.

Today, May 4, I am deleting my XP partition and replacing my dualboot with a dedicated Linux partition. If needed, I will install Xp in a virtual machine.

I will document my frustrations / successes as they occur.

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