Ubuntu is a good start. The problem you may have is you won't have access to any of the Microsoft Office software - which may not be a big deal for you. Hones

Ubuntu is a good start. The problem you may have is you won't have access to any of the Microsoft Office software - which may not be a big deal for you. Honestly, if the available software works for you then Ubuntu is a great distro for a novice Linux user. It's the most "It Just Works" distro out there.