I was reading through the December archives and read the one about the
Newbie article on Linux.com.  I realized that you all must get pounded with
the same question I am guilty of asking earlier.  My apologies.  I realize
after reading that article that there are a bazillion answers depending on
my computer needs.  I only use my computer at home to play games and surf
the web.  I wanted to learn Linux for the sole purpose of staying away from
Microsoft and the "phone Home" OS it likes to put out.  I figure that
eventually Linux will become the standard, as Microsoft seems to be getting
greedy, and arrogant.  Please accept my apologies for the "ROOKIE" question.

P.S.  I would still appreciate an answer if any of you wouldn't mind.  I
just don't know enough, but do know enough to be dangerous to myself!.
Thanks for any input you might offer.  Hope to learn from you all at the
January meetings.


Stew