So if you require a particular Windows application, keep Windows around.
OTOH, I actually, am quite pleased with the Linux driver situation. It seems counter-intuitive, but most common models and brands work out-of-the-box. That is, the driver comes with the OS. Yes, the new or unusual device won't, or will require you to upgrade your kernel. In these cases, however, I still find the drivers easier to acquire than their Windows counterparts (which usually require throwing down some cash).
Honestly, whenever I was forced to install devices on Windows computers, I usually ended up asking whomever was around "this is supposed to be easier than Linux?"
The amount of free, quality Linux advice on the internet must be 100 times the amount of Windows advice.
Actually this will work pretty good. You see i am your common consumer never heard of linux? But I have now and i will explore my options, so will many others. sick of this taking over of America by the left. fight the good fight....that is picking your battles.