All, I came across a new (to me) build of Linux called Zorin OS. It is based on Ubuntu and is ultra fast (at least for me) I thought I would share. I really like it! Zorin OS - Home
Would make a good bridge between windows and Linux Zorin OS 6: The ultimate Linux distro for Windows users? - CNET
That is how I found it. I have a friend who wanted to try Linux out so I searched "windows most like windows 7" and found Zorin and I thought I would share.