Trying to build a Linux desktop that replaced Windows is something I tried 4 years ago with Ubuntu 9.04. For me it was the first time I ever became truly excited about Linux. The experience accelerated my adoption of the Mac. I enjoy articles such as this one.
By Falko Timme and Christian Schmalfeld at HowToForge.com…
This tutorial shows how you can set up an Ubuntu 13.04 desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that works even on old hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge.
via The Perfect Desktop – Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail) | HowtoForge – Linux Howtos and Tutorials.