I have tried Linux and thought Mint was best by miles.
But truth is I stick with Windows 7 - all the software is free and easy, and it all just works - Linux drives me batty, but I wouldn't touch Win 10 or ever pay Microscum any money.
http://www.frot.co.nz/design/computing/windows-7/
Windows 7 was pretty solid for sure. Windows 8 and 8.1 were confusing for all of us. Windows 10 seems like a virus that wants to know everything about you. Hahhahaha