A Linux install goes flawlessly and has all the drivers I need. The only thing it can't do yet is play DirectX games. Half of which crash while playing anyway.
Still have Windows 7 and XP plus a USB stick full of drivers that have to be installed.
Plus all the DRM. e.g. If you want to play a DVD, Microsoft directs you to a commercial software link. Even though there are free versions.
Windows was fine for office environments, but I don't think it is good enough as a consumer OS.
