[Sheflug] Hi - I'm new!

["Antony Hawkins" <nospam1045405695-10050 [at] xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

No, I'm not (yet) a linux convert, but I am seriously considering it, 
hence my subscription to this list.

I'm keen to try linux (HOW sick of the blue screen of death?) and 
am not averse to paying for an OS; however I would like to try it 
before committing any cash.

So, I'm after some advice / recommendations.

I know there are free Linux OS's around, the flip side seemingly 
being that the less you pay, the more technical expertise you need 
to install them. While I'd consider myself to be technically 
competent, all my experience is with windows and thus may not be 
a lot of use!

Do any of the paid-for, simple-to-install options have a free trial 
option?

>From the screenshots I've seen, Lindows and SuSE both look nice, 
but require a capital commitment first.

Any suggestions, recommendations, etc welcome.

Thanks


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