There are two things that can be associated to new Linux users and that is tragic and magic. And as to what part an individual would experience depends on a lot of factors. The first factor would be the ease of use, certainly Linux would be a user friendly application but since you are not used to it, the first experience on Linux would really be difficult. If the new user will tend to see things so complex to understand, he will surely forget about the idea and carry on with using his old operating system.
The second factor is the additional features. Surely, you will be looking for applications that can offer you will a lot of functionalities. It can make you more productive and efficient with your computer work.
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