Linux instead of Windows XP Pro

[ElectroBlaster]

I have dabbled with linux a little bit but never full on and im seriously thinking about dumping xp in favour of linux but I need some questions answered:

1. Can I record and edit mpeg2 video, at the moment im using Womble Mpeg2Vcr as a quick and easy mpeg editor

2. Can I still use Dr Divx or programs like it that allow straighforward compression

3. Can I use a radeon 9800pro all in wonder with linux and be able to record with it etc

Told you im not really hot with linux, its about time I got into it properly

 

[ElectroBlaster]

Well ok I dont play games, if I do bother to play any games its via emulation of old stuff like atari's, mame etc

I will have to stick with xp, linux is tempting tho

 

[ElectroBlaster]

Excellent

Thanx for the info m8