I despise Microsoft as well, so I have all but completely (except for work) turned to Linux. The vast majority of distros are completely free, and some of them like Ubuntu are very user friendly. They have come a long way for the average user from where they used to be.

I haven't had Microsoft on my machine for a year now.

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My Primary Driver - '85 300CD - 4-speed conversion, 2.47 rear, lowered, euro headlights, rebuilding (not restoring so much)

Wife's - '08 Saab Sportcombi Aero

Riding a '03 Yamaha Warrior