I spent part of the day fine-tuning a new Ubuntu Linux installation on the ol’ home PC. The current version of Ubuntu includes a two-click (no kidding) installer than you download and turn loose for a totally trouble-free installation on a Windows XP or Vista.

There is now officially no excuse for anyone who is mildly interested not trying Linux. It comes complete with browser (Firefox 3), Office Suite (OpenOffice) that’s compatible with Microsoft files and documents, the best native text editor I’ve ever seen — makes Notepad look like chiseling on a rock — and all the other applications you need. Others are available for quick, free download and trouble free installation from the Web.

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