I really WANT to stick with Ubuntu as my sole OS (mostly because of my
increasing frustration with Microsoft) - and there are so many things
I LIKE about Ubuntu - but I struggle with it.

I still can't figure out how to install some programs that aren't
available through the package installer. And some aspects of
networking have me completely baffled.

I am certainly not a computer novice, but I'm not an expert either,
and Ubuntu at times feels like it requires more expertise than I have.

I want an OS that can do more than the basics - which I understand
Ubuntu can do amazing things - but that isn't so complicated that I
feel like I need an advanced degree in computer science to understand.

In short, I need someone to convince me why I shouldn't give up on
Ubuntu!