Ubuntu Linux is one of the most popular desktop Linux distros, especially among smaller businesses. There are several reasons for Ubuntu's high profile and stellar reputation: great hardware support, a distro packed with first-rate applications and supporting utilities, and solid commercial backing -- including regular release cycles and long-term support packages -- from Canonical, Ltd.

Of course, deciding in principle that you'll move to desktop Linux is one thing; actually executing such an important -- and potentially controversial -- decision is quite another. Here, I'll address these concerns by showing just how a typical Windows-to-Ubuntu desktop migration works, in terms of planning and preparation and prepare you for what to expect during a typical desktop Ubuntu Linux installation process.

In strictly technical terms, migrating a desktop PC from Windows to Ubuntu Linux is usually quite straightforward. In fact, a successful shift to desktop Linux may depend more upon careful up-front planning -- and careful communication with both non-IT managers and employees -- than upon navigating any major technical obstacles.

This planning and buy-in process is especially important for smaller companies where non-IT managers make, or at least influence, IT-related budget and strategy decisions. The key issues you should consider here include:

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Also: Step-By-Step: Migrating Your Desktop From Windows To Linux