I converted to Linux!!

I used to have Windows 7, and I DO NOT want to upgrade to Windows 10. Microsoft is pushing way to hard to install Windows 10, and I don't like their approach. I've read a few articles on-line, and some comments on other forums, and it left me very disappointed in Microsoft.
For example: http://www.computerworld.com/article...-strategy.html (also read comments at the bottom)

So... I backed up Windows 7, and I also converted it to a VM (just in case I need something from it).

First I tried Ubuntu, but after a few hours of playing with it, I realized it's not really for me... Don't like the fixed design, and I was not able to install VMWare on it (so that I can run my old Windows 7 as a VM)

So then I installed Linux Mint Cinnamon, and I LOVE IT!! It feels just like a Windows machine. I still have to LOT of apps to install. I will first try to find the equivalent apps for Linux, and if it's not available, then I will download the Windows version, and try to get it to work in wine, and If I can't get the app to work in wine, then I will install it in a Windows VM as my last resort.

I am hoping that in time, I will rely less and less of the Windows VM(s), and do everything I need in Linux.

PS. I was not sure where to post this.... I was thinking to post in General PC forum, but this more like a chat thread... and please make a SERIOUS thread!