Linux Mint is my top pick for Windows escapees—stable, familiar, and frequently updated. Cinnamon menu gains moveable search ...
If you prefer your desktop operating system to be prettier than the average bear, then Linux is where it's at.
On the flip side, the Linux ecosystem has several flavors that feature a bare-minimum number of packages and services.
FreeXP is a Q4OS spin with a decidedly Windows feel. If you want to jump on the Linux bandwagon, but prefer the Windows UI, this is the distribution for you.