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Hi
Ubuntu Linux is good. It has Open office which is better than MS office and can work with office files. As for the operating system. Ubuntu is about to issue a new upgrade 10.4. I will be downloading the iso (650MB)and making a disk.
Linux does take a bit of getting used to as most of the programs are distributed as source code and you need to build them yourself but you will learn a lot about real computing in the process, especially command line operation. However there is a great inventory of programs in their repository that can be easily installed that mimic just about any program that has been written for any operating system. They have a great forum/help system. If you have a query ask the question on the forum. It is usually answered within 10 minutes.
When I first wanted to try Linux I sent a message to their web page saying I only had dial up. They sent me some disks gratis (version 6.04 it was then) from France..
If you have trouble getting it PM me and I will make you a disk and post it. I have 9.10 on disk now but 10.04 is scheduled for release this month.
Barry
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