Hi all thanks for the replies, well I have downloaded Ubuntu Heron dual booted it on my XP PC, No trouble there as yet I have no troubles with the drivers, but may have when I try to use the printer as it is networked with my wifes PC running XP. Some of the the things I have found out so far is there is no need for anti spyware software and the firewall is automaticly downloaded on installation, the tools to keep the hard drive clean and clear of rubbish and keep the registry are also not required as Ubuntu does not have a registry. It also means everything you have learned about Windows forget and re learn how Ubuntu functions, a forum I have sign up with is as follows and has links with other Linux forums which I have found helpful .

Ubuntu Forums forumdisplay.php?f=326

I thought some of you also might find it useful as well, as it only deals with Ubuntu and other Linux based OS.
Thanks again for the help all, back to trying to fathom out the new OS.

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