Linux loyalists claim many benefits of the open source OS. For one thing, it is free as opposed to paying for upgrades to the latest flagship version of Windows, or having to buy a new PC to get a new version of Windows. Linux is also less demanding on hardware, so legacy systems that would drag running Windows Vista or Windows 7 can still cruise along nicely running Linux. Then there is . Linux is not invulnerable to attack, but the Linux OS operates on a that offers better protection against common malware attacks.

So, if Linux is all that, and a bag of chips, why does it still have --less than Apple's iOS mobile operating system--after being around for more than two decades? If it is free, stable, efficient, elegant, and secure, why doesn't everybody use it? Well, I guess I will find out, and hopefully--if you follow my journey for the next 30 days--so will you.

I have been an avid, loyal Windows user since Windows 3.0, so I am sure I am in for a bit of a culture shock. Let the games begin!