If you are planned to shift from window to Ubuntu, you could find this checklist helpful to make switch over, Ubuntu 7.04 can import your files, Windows bookmarks, favorites, documents, and pictures including the software to read and write files from your Windows drive.

Check list before shifting to Ubuntu from window;

* Download and run Ubuntu Live CD

* Check if there are any good astronomy programs available

* Make a list of alternative programs you can install and use

* Check the hardware support for my printer, scanner, broadband modem and webcam

* Check if your word processed document formats are supported

* Save all of your web bookmarks and e-mails

* Get together all of the files you want to keep in one folder

* Export all of your accounting files into a spreadsheet

* Copy all of your data (bookmarks, files, etc) onto a DVD

* Test the DVD to make sure everything was copied across

* Make a list and print out of all your mail and Internet connection settings, user accounts, and saved passwords

* Install Ubuntu from the Install CD

* Use System -> Preferences to set everything up how you like it based on your list of settings and account details

* Install everything you need from your list of available programs

* Copy all of your data across into Home directory

* Import e-mail into a mail client