Originally Posted By: dparm
Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
I can say the say thing here with Linux. Not only is the OS free (well, a donation is nice), but you're utilizing the same computer as well (saving $$$ if you don't need the power of a new CPU or GPU).
Interesting, I hadn't heard of Elementary OS. Looks like a pretty nice offering. I'll need to download a copy for a live USB key. I've grown pretty dissatisfied with Ubuntu's more recent releases because the GUI is getting way too cluttered and lacks a cohesive feel.
Elementary, like a lot of Linux-based OS's, is Ubuntu with a different interface and some in-house utilities added onto it.
I have Ubuntu installed for about a dozen friends, family and neighbours as well as 4 systems here in my home and there are zero complaints. Ubuntu-based OS's like Mint and Elementary are terrific, too.