The key to a good linux installation is understanding what it is you want out of the deal when it's completed. Linux is a very different operating system, and is more suited to serious computing needs than a microsoft operating system. There are basically three types of configurations (and many combinations in between) for a linux desktop system for the average home user…”want, spend the amount of time it takes to install, and to read about what can be installed. It will save you untold frustration at the end, I assure you.