Switching to Ubuntu
I made up my mind a week ago to switch to Ubuntu Linux (away from Windows XP). This is mostly because I'm almost sure my WinXP is infested with all sorts of spyware, viruses, etc. Plus, I wanted a good setup to do development, and Linux can't be beat for that.
Also Ubuntu, in my mind, is the first Linux-based OS to give Microsoft a run for its money. It's simple to use (maybe even more so than XP?) and fully featured. And, of course, FREE. So far after a few days of use, I'm extremely happy with it. I think I'd even recommend it for my mom (and my grandma, if she used a computer in the first place). :) Here's a screen shot of my desktop:
