> Create an entire new machine just for Linux? That is a pretty hefty price. I understand what you are saying but it is not such a big deal in practice as it m

> Create an entire new machine just for Linux? That is a pretty hefty price. I understand what you are saying but it is not such a big deal in practice as it may seem. You migrate if your current machine supports linux (you have to do some research), OR you migrate the next time you switch machines. Linux is my daily driver for 15+ years now and the hardware/drivers stuff doesn't bother me at all. I am currently using two xps laptops and one custom built desktop - everything worked out of the box. I had good experience with thinkpads in the past.