I’ve been intending to write something to mark the “completion” of the move. I started this blog two years ago to write about free software and related topics, and to give myself additional motivation to finally make the switch from MS Windows to GNU/Linux.
So where am I at today?
I’ve been using Ubuntu as the operating system on my main personal machine since June 2007, and have essentially completed the migration to free software applications as of January 2008. With the exception of some drivers and media formats, I’ve made it to the other side.
How does it feel to be here? Is it everything I hoped for?
Pretty much. From a practical perspective, I’m comfortable using Ubuntu in the same way I previously felt at home in Windows. It’s not all perfect. But then of course neither is Windows or the Mac. I miss some things, but I don’t have any regrets about making the switch. (Conversely, using Windows …







