Hardcore-user mag Maximum PC shows you how to make the switch to Linux.
Specifically, Ubuntu Linux. This exhaustive article covers every step, from downloading and installing the OS to connecting to your network to actually using Linux. The author covers real-world topics like managing photos and music, configuring your e-mail and even setting up a printer. In short, it's as comprehensive a switch-to-Linux guide as you're likely to find anywhereYou Can Switch to Linux!