[Neil]

Linux is for geeky people who don't mind that things that used to work on their laptop/pc with Windows doesn't work on Linux but accept it as ok because Linux is better and they will probably fix it on the next update.

If your not very techie and could do what you wanted in Windows 7 then I suggest you stick with Windows 7. Yes I agree Windows does have problems but it is still the most commonly used and compatible operating system for PC's/laptops