This is my first time coming to LQ, first time even thinking about changing my OS and first few weeks getting serious about coding and gathering a greater knowledge on computers than the basic stuff they teach in school. So far I've started off learning Python on Windows Vista then I heard Linux was a much better OS for learning how to code and learning more about computers in general. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit intimidated by Linux because by what I've heard on other sites it's not very newbie friendly. I hope they get proven wrong though. =) Well I guess I'll see everyone around the site hope to make a lot of friends here!

Hi, welcome to LQ.

Many Linux distributions today are not more difficult than windows. Some things may be but as a rule that is only because windows does not have an equally powerful equivalent or because non-professional users are not aware they exist; and inasmuch as they do exist, they are usually more complex. Try repairing a user profile, i.e. no format or creating a new user account ...

Hey, thank you for that it's helping me ease my nerves.