Makes you feel better, I got sick of windows throwing a hissy fit on a Fujitsu tablet laptop I have.
intalled linux Ubuntu, worked first time, connected to the WPA wireless network nicely (there are a few problems with linux and WPA), playing any DVD with some extra minior configuration.
http://www.ubuntu.com/
Otherall a lovely experience, looks nice tweaked as well. I am using the Gnome but I intend to use Kbuntu which is a KDE version on a new build desktop for a bit of fun.
overall, an 8 out of 10 for the OS.
Cheers
Rich