Would it be a good move? Windows to Linux?

I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 8 FLUXBOX which is built upon Ubuntu 9.10 and is ideally suited to older Hardware Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled

Linux Mint 8 FLUXBOX Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=48

Linux Mint 8 FLUXBOX Release notes/Features

http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_helena_fluxbox.php

http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_helena_fluxbox_whatsn...

You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 8 FLUXBOX then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation

HowTo create a Linux LiveCD

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto

Linux Mint 8 FLUXBOX can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive

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It's a good idea to switch from XP to Linux,yes. But I'm not a pro when it comes to computers,though I know a couple of stuff.

In work,your OS should be simple,accessible and fast,the looks don't matter,so Vista is out of the question,windows 7 is definitely excluded if the PCs are old,so yes,Linux would be a good idea.

Be certain you check the specs for the flavor of linux you plan to use. There are many different distributions and many of them could very well fill the need you have. Also, look for long term support version of the distributions you consider most strongly, LTS builds are much more stable, typically.

I suppose the real question is ... if it isn't broken, why would you want to fix it? It seems to me if the computer works properly (no matter which OS it runs), there is no need to go tinkering with it.

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Linux is your best bet.

I would suggest looking for a Linux user Group (LUG) in your area and asking them for help. The liverpool one I am a member of love to support local organisation moving to open source

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