@GossiTheDog Why would a vendor think anyone would choose to see ads when using a product they purchased? Another very good reason to dump M$ and switch to Linux!!

The Linux desktop is easy to use and the minor differences are no more difficult than switching from a Windows version of "yesterday" to "today." The apps perform as well (or better) and the business apps are compatible with Windows. Best of all, Linux works - ever see the Blue Screen of Death?