Ubuntu is great for dual boting for Windows. Also they will send you a whole wack of CD if you ask for them for FREE.
Great way to learn Linux, they take the most obtuse part Linux (installing it and configuring drivers) and make it very easy.
Until a corporation actually takes the time to market Linux as a viable alternative to Windows (which it currently is not), Linux will continue to wail away with the "do not shower" crowd
MYK