WORKS VERY WELL …ALL SOFTWARE IS FREE….iV’E BEEN USING FOR 7 YEARS NOW UBUNTU IS VERY STABLE ..I have always waited a few months after a new version comes out to up grade ..UPDATE is different ..its the same version with latest fixes …I do that !
I will not upgrade for a few years because its supported for 5 years get LTS versions (LONG TERM SUPPORT) .You will have few problems.
I do not have windows on my Hard DRive at all only Ubuntu 14:04 Linux ..I had enough of windows crap and refuse to use it anymore .PS I dont like APPLe either they try to control you too much….its all about the money….I have an I pad I got as a gift .I dont like it for charting and the way bookmarks are done ,same with my I phone also a gift ..its too difficult for charting …..If music is your thing then its ok…(its the money thing…)