The discussions are interesting.
I just found this on dual booting:
http://www.aboutdebian.com/dualboot.htm
I'm considering Debian Linux.
I guess I will just download the CDs. Some many utilities!!!
Which Web Browser and Mail Server to use?
What about DVD software? Photoshop?
I use 601 instead of MS Orifice, what's good in Linux?
If it gets to be too much trouble I can just can it all and try XP Pro at $100 to $200 and renew Norton at $30.