Year of the Penguin
Sometime within the next few days… I will be making the permanent switch from Windows to Ubuntu at my job. So here are some helpful links if you are thinking of doing the same!

- Flipping the Linux switch: New users guide to the terminal – The command line. It strikes fear in the hearts of many a new Linux user. Download Squad helps eliminate the intimidation by listing commands found most useful to new users.
- Windows Software <=> Linux Software – A full list of Windows Software equivalents for Linux.
- The Mac and Windows Alternative: My Linux Laptop – Breathe life into old Computers. Linux is ready rumble with Apple and Microsoft.
- Top 10 Ubuntu Applications – Linux desktop software that matches or betters their Windows and Mac counterparts in terms of features.
- Power Up Your Linux Desktop With Compiz Fusion- WARNING: You will drool while reading and watching the youtube clips in this article…
- Top 10 Gnome Desktop Tweaks – A very powerful and highly customizable tool. Gnome, is fast, organized and very easy to learn.
- Slim Down and Speed Up Linux – Run faster than fast. How to squeeze every last bit of power out of your Linux box. Especially useful for getting more life out of an older machine.
That ought to be enough to get you started.