Freedom from Tyranny

"In a world without walls and fences, who needs Windows and Gates?"

You've decided you're sick and tired of "blue screens", of "EULA"s which you don't understand, and most of all: of having your computer held ransom to the whims of a Large Faceless Corporation. You want control over your digital destiny! That's fine, but you have real work to do -- so what choice do you really have?

This is a series of short articles detailing how you may wean yourself off Microsoft Dependency, saving yourself time and money while increasing your privacy and security.

• Prelude: Why not Windows?
• Part I: Testing the waters
• Part II: Installing Ubuntu
• Part III: Making it work for you