westin - exactly.

That's why I use Slackware on my server, but still opt for Windows 7 on my desktop. Sometimes I don't feel like being an uber-leet geek - I just want to plug something in and have it work without having to find a driver or use wine, etc etc etc...

Since nearly everything you buy is built and coded for Windows, it makes since that it would be easier to install it on a Windows machine.

That being said, it is still possible to use Linux as a desktop quite comfortably - but you'll have to put some work in to get it there. It doesn't make sense (to me) to install Linux on a common user's machine unless you know for a fact all they're ever going to use it for is access the Internet and write Office documents - and then you still need to give them the run-down on it and install TeamViewer or something so you'll be able to provide the support they will inevitably need as soon as you get back home.

My Sis in Law is bringing her friend's computer down this weekend - some "tech-friend" said he'd "fix" this poor bastard's computer. He wiped the drive, slapped on Ubuntu Linux and went on his way... the guy doesn't even know what to do with his computer now!