[Felix The Assassin]

Originally posted by Sever: If i only use the computer for gaming, internet and a little multimedia, why exactly do i want Linux?

Gaming alone then no. Sure, there are many folks who have allowed their code to go 'native' under Linux, the rest have not. The rest must be ran using either "Cedeaga" or "Wine / Winex". Some with excellent results, then again, that's where GRUB comes into play. GRUB = Dual boot.

Server and internet are handled differently that windoze, probably why server for server the count is about 3 to 5 (60%)Linux based. Home server, and Firefox native is usually quicker, and more secure than the rest. On this rig, I can pull 550K burst, 219K full throttle, and average 160K with WinXp/2. Under Linux; Burst 1250K, 735K full throttle, and average 230K. All on a 1500K ADSL, DHCP modem, with a DHCP router (wired), times three connections.

Multimedia, can be a good experience, especailly if you have good hardware, and the correct CODECs, which have been released for distribution.

High end digital photo printers are an eye-sore, but most standard printers, and scanners adapt well. Again, GRUB can help with that as well.

Some of the new K-desktops (KDE), make it very easy to transition from a GUI window port to a native window environment.