I’ve been running some flavor of Linux since 1994. Past 15 years almost never fire up a Windows computer.
Seldom ever have problems with it. Very stable.
And not any harder to install now than most Windows installs.
In the beginning there were issues with printer drivers and sound card drives. Most of that is past.
Almost no malware or virus issues.
MS *ANYTHING* is malware.
I installed Linux Mint 18.3 Cinnamon on one of my boxes. It has a Windows like feel and desktop good for Prisoners of Windows who want to break free. I love it.
What version are you using?