Hello.

I have been lurking for a while to avoid posting something stupid. I came here because I am concerned about my own security and I don't pretend to know alot about the subject. (I am generally fairly intelligent otherwise - If you can believe that from a security newbie.) I am hearing alot of opinion along the line of: "Windows sucks....Linux is where it's at." Can I run my Windows software on Linux? I can't afford to replace my Office XP. Is Linux relatively easy to understand and use??. Is there a seamless transition for all of my current directories and programs ... or do I have to start from scratch? Do I have to run opera instead of IE?

Also, is Linux better functionally or just in terms of security?

Does Linux run faster?

ravenpoint