If my desktop truly does end up being toast I appreciate the point out to Linux Mint. I have seen a few other mention that one.
My current reality is that I can surf, I can watch Movies, I can make spreadsheets, I have my X-box for games (which is pretty old also).
With all the emulators out there, I am sure when I get a new computer, I will be able to use Mint and re-add Games to my desktop gaming.
For now the little Raspberry Pi is doing pretty good. So it may take me several months, but that is fine.