content: Why wait? I mean if you’re genuinely dissatisfied with Microsoft or Windows or both (which you sound like you are), then take action instead of wagging your finger at them. FWIW I would not recommend Ubuntu either. They have been straying from truly open-source software, and caused some controversy of their own with search reporting and Amazon ads. LMDE, openSUSE, and Arch Linux are better alternatives. edit: moved LMDE to the front as it is generally considered easier to use; openSUSE is a good choice for tech-savvy users, while Arch is only recommended for experienced Linux users. LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition) is distinct from plain Linux Mint, which is based on Ubuntu.