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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).
Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.
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My advice is to just do it and figure it out from there. If you're at least moderately tech-savvy and you're willing to look up how to do things, you'll be fine. The installation process is painless.
Think of the software you use on Windows, and then look up if a Linux version is available. Failing that, odds are pretty good that there's a FOSS alternative to replace it.
Each distribution has a built-in package manager that gives you access to tons of software. The majority of the free software that you'll want to use will probably be available from there.
Quick edit: The Linux community is truly supportive, and you'll pretty much always find someone somewhere willing to help you figure things out.