You misunderstood. I could READ almost everything in Windows if I was nosy
enough. Then I knew WHAT to look up. I have stopped stuff from running by
removing a letter from an exe file. These files seem to come in with printer
drivers (I usually install driver only) and HP is particularly adamant about
calling home!

In fact, Deke McClelland had warnings for Windows users in PS3.
He said Windows users are NOSY and I am.

I also have selective software. Photoshop will run under WINE - Designers
Gallery will not. I have tried GIMP and am not impressed. I like the vector SVC,
though. I am not giving up machine embroidery just for an OS.

Used computers are cheap. I can keep PS and Designers Gallery OFF LINE so I
don't need security when everyone drops XP for security.

I never bought into the Windows mystique anyway. When I upgraded, half the crap
would be disabled, or deleted. With PS, I have no need for Paint, I'm a
wordperfect user, so MS Office has nothing I want. I've got IE blocked by the
Firewall. Bing is in the hosts file. Groupon is in the Hosts file.

I have a rooted Android phone. I get a good laugh out of the fanboys.
I will mostly use whatever suits my purpose. If someone did put Ubuntu on a
phone so I could run Virtual Moon Atlas and Stellarium, I'd drop Android like a
rock. If something comes out that gives me even more leeway than Ubuntu, I'll
drop Ubuntu, too.

I do have a degree in Graphic Design. That meant plenty of Adobe products which
were easier for professionals to deal with. If you wanted a document printed,
InDesign, Pagemaker and Quark were the easiest way to get it done. We were also
taught to use a clean grey background on the computer. That's what I've had ever
since. As far as I'm concerned, Linux can do something to keep a plain simple
background as the default. YOU turn on Unity or make the desktop look like a MAC
if that's what YOU want.