Why use Linux? because it is fast, secure, stable and virus-free! and it in most cases it won't cost you a penny.
A few years ago Linux was the abode of the Geek but now-a-days more computers are being sold with Linux and hardware support had increased tenfold. Many Netbooks now ship with Linux pre-installed and most well known distributions also feature a wide range of support for well known hardware brands.
Linux is generally fast loading and secure, with the chances of getting a virus on a Linux system being very very low, even without an anti-virus suite. Most Linux distributions are available for free and can be downloaded directly or by bit torrent making it easy to get your hands on a distribution.
Linux is also becoming more popular with software developers and some previously windows-only apps are becoming available in Linux editions, In short Linux is faster, easier to use and more secure than Windows and does not require expensive hardware like Mac OS X does, so why not get started now and download a distro for you to test? most of them come in Live CD format so you don't need to install them to test them and Linux Reviews Central can help you choose your distribution with our independent reviews, giving honest, reliable information on the pros and cons of each system.