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That depends on what you need. If you don't want to spend a lot of money on software, Linux is a great way to go, because it's free if you download a distrobution, such as Red Hat, Mandrake, SuSE, etc. Otherwise, you can purchase a copy in a store. Linux is very reliable and fast. There is a lot of support for Linux too. Less likely to get a virus that could damage your system.

Microsoft can be expensive as far as software goes. It's not as reliable as Linux. With problems, you can usually figure out what the problem is, but sometimes it requires a lot of searching on the Internet, unless you're willing to hire someone to just come in and fix it for you. Viruses are more common.

It depends on your needs. If your top concern is budget, Linux is probably the best solution. If your concern is software compatibility, Linux has very similar programs as that of Microsoft. If you absolutely need a Windows program to run on Linux, there are a few options available that allow you to run software made for Windows under Linux. Wine is one example.

My recommendation is Linux. If you are extremely computer illiterate, then use Microsoft. If you are very quick at learning, then try Linux. It's not very hard to learn how to use, and most distrobutions make Linux very easy to use, without needing to know many commands.

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