What has happened in recent years is that Linux software has gone from just good enough, to now being some of the best out there.
Take for example Krita. It is a paint program. However, unlike Photoshop(r), it was designed for artists by artists. It has some of the best interfaces for fast and easy brush / size / color selection. And its brushes are leaving Photoshop(r) in the dust.
And, the thing I like about Linux is that it doesn't seem to bloat. Windows gets slower and slower and slower over time. Install Linux, and you will think that you've got a brand new PC.