October 22, 2009 - 7:56 P.M.
Five Linux alternatives to Windows 7

by Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols

All the computing world hype this week has been about Windows 7: Cheap Windows 7; Microsoft's future rides on Windows 7; etc., etc. What what if you're not that excited about Windows 7? After all, it's still as insecure as ever, and upgrading from XP to Windows 7 is a major pain. So if you want, or are going to be forced by your aging PC, to move to another operating system, why not give Linux a try?

As I explained recently in the IT World feature "How to give Linux a try" there are lots of ways to sample Linux without jumping through elaborate hoops to make your PC a dual-boot Linux and Windows system or converting your PC altogether to Linux. If any of those sampling experiences persuade you that Linux is for you, or if you're ready to take the plunge, here are five great Linux distributions for you.

More:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/14965/five_...es_to_windows_7