I upgraded to Windows 8 then took it off and went back to Windows 7. I then decided to try Ubuntu. I'm new to Ubuntu but familiar with the old DOS terminal command line which helped me navigate Ubuntu directories and install software. I was impressed with the server capabilities and being able to use Ubuntu as a back up machine, video streaming device or web host. I like being able to access the Ubuntu server on my desktop through a web browser on my laptop and copying files over the LAN. I'm learning PHP and Javascript so it allows me to build applications locally then move those applications to the internet provider saving me time and bandwidth. I know a lot of these features are free or available on the Windows 8 platform but I just hate the new Windows 8 GUI which drove me to Ubuntu. In my opinion, Ubuntu 12.10 is an awesome FREE operating system and server but it's not for everyone just as Windows 8 isn't for everyone.