Okay, most who know me, know I am a little bit of a linux fan (just a leeeeetle…;-). My linux blog is evidence enough of that. I try not to annoy people too much by going on about how much linux is better than Windows or OSX (apple’s OS).

Well, I came across this two-part story about how a linux user converted his dad to linux. What I think is interesting or unique about this article is that the author specifically pinpoints Vista as the operating system that actually drive him to hook his father up with Ubuntu.

I think this is an excellent example of a good reason to switch – for the specific reasons one needs to use a computer. If those needs will run better and more effectively and efficiently in Linux, then there is a very compelling reason to at least try Linux out.

** Disclaimer: Linux and Ubuntu are not the same. Ubuntu is a Linux distribution (or version of linux) that I have found to be very easy and intuitive to use.