How does a novice do this

I am a novice not at all a computer geek. I just want simple clean internet and email with a good program like windows media center handling everything else along with some axillary stuff. I am not a fan of Windows or the Organization or of their products other than they have a monopoly when you buy new. I have recently purchased a laptop Toshiba Satellite 300 with windows vista. I want to change my system and yet I am frightened because I don't know enough. I am an artist and therefore very visual. If I can see it I know if I want it. What can you suggest; is there a simple solution. I currently use Firefox and Thunderbird and Open Office with Trend Micro as the firewall.

Thank you
Anthony Kane


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