I believe it was you that posted a thread about trying Linux using unetbootin awhile back.
I gave it a try, selecting Linux Mint, and after using it for a few days, decided to go for the permanent install using a different USB flash drive as the install media. I had planned to make that a temporary solution, waiting to decide whether to buy an SSD as a permanent installation. I’ve already decided that for at least the foreseeable future, there’s no compelling reason to buy that SSD because it’s running so well on the USB 3.0 flash drive. The installation process has become so easy there’s really no downside to doing multiple installations if I decide later to go with my original plan .
I had used Linux for several years up until 2008, but the computer I was running it on died, and I just never got around to buying another computer to put it on.
I was really surprised at how intuitive the Linux install has become. Much to my surprise, it found all of my hardware, including my wireless mouse, internal sound card, correct video settings, and all I really had to do was set the screen saver and blank time.
I should note that all I do with this computer is web browsing, watching TV with Hulu, email, youtube, etc, but for these purposes, this computer runs much faster using Linux than it did running Win 7.
I’m very happy that I gave Linux another try. It does everything I need it to do.