GNU/Linux is easier than Windows. Present two new users with each and they'll find Linux easier. The technically literate part usually comes down to them having

GNU/Linux is easier than Windows. Present two new users with each and they'll find Linux easier. The technically literate part usually comes down to them having a PC with their data already on it. That's where you come in to help your friends back up their data so they can easily move between computers and OSes.