One problem that many users have with Linux is that they only know how to think in terms of windows. They have used windows for so long that they don’t know how to use anything else. Humans do not like change.

Even Microsoft found this out when they came out with Windows Vista. People rushed out to buy it because it was the latest and greatest operating software. Unfortunately, it required them to learn to do things a new way. So many people gave up quickly and put XP back on their computers.

Often the people who download Linux are doing it for the wrong reasons. They heard it was cheap. They heard it from a friend that it was good. They think it would be neat to try. While all of these things are true, unless you know what you’re doing and where to get the support you need, these are not good reasons to try Linux.

Downloading Linux is for those not only want to try something completely new and different, but also are willing to learn and practice. There are several web sites on the Internet that will teach you to use Linux. You can even test it out without ever downloading it onto your computer.

If you have questions about Linux and its programs there are many Linux message boards online. There you will find users who have experience and can answer your questions well. The last thing you want is to ask a question and get advice from someone who has no idea what they are really doing.

It is hard to get yourself out of the Windows mindset and into a Linux mindset. Many people try to configure their desktops in Linux to look like the Windows desktop. If you are already planning on doing that, then you should know Linux is probably not right for you.