Since the release of Windows 7 in 2009 people have continued to use Windows XP. Windows XP was released by Microsoft in 2001 and now, in 2014, people still use it. If you are one of those people, then there is no better time to switch from XP to Linux. Linux has released Ubuntu 14, the latest vesion of Linux, and it works perfectly for people using old computers or for people who do not want to spend $70 to $100 dollars on Windows 7. Linux Ubuntu is free, and if you are a gamer on Steam, this is perfect for you. Linux supports Steam with tremendous power. But, if you are more of a developer, Linux has a powerful terminal. Even if you use Windows 7, or maybe Windows 8, you should definitely try out Ubuntu. For a more in-depth article on this topic, visit this post on ExtremeTech.