Tried Linux - is it really worth the hassle?

Well, after those of you who are <non MS>clearly fanatics pushed its cause on here I thought I'd be open minded and give it a try.
After an hours download time, I burnt Ubuntu 6.06 LTS on to a CD and booted up
My keyboard/mouse (bluetooth Logitech DiNovo) wouldn't work at all
Internet didn't work (presumably network card drivers)
My sound didn't work.
I haven't even got enough control to try and resolve it (I have a spare cheapo mouse that worked but not a keyboard)
So I am left asking again - is it worth it?
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